Hernia Repair Burlington VT
A hernia may occur when there is a medical problem or too much activity that increases pressure on the abdominal wall tissue and muscles, such as chronic constipation or straining to have bowel movements, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, enlarged prostate or straining to urinate, extra weight, constant heavy lifting and undescended testicles. This weakening of the abdominal wall causes the lining of the abdomen to bulge out into a small sac and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery. Surgery will usually be used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and will close any holes. There are two options for hernia surgery: open or laparoscopic. Listed below you will find experienced gastroenterologists around Burlington that can give you more information on hernia repair.
Armin Kiankhooy, MD
20 W Canal St Apt 113
Winooski, VT
Armin Kiankhooy, MD
20 W Canal St Apt 113
Winooski, VT 05404
Education
Graduation Year: 2007
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David Nielsen Krag, MD
802-656-5830
1 S Prospect St,
Burlington, VT
David Nielsen Krag, MD
802-656-5830
1 S Prospect St,
Burlington, VT 05405
Education
Medical School: Loyola Univ Of Chicago Stritch Sch Of Med, Maywood Il 60153
Graduation Year: 1980
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Daniel Joseph Bertges
(802) 847-1002
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT
(802) 847-1002
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
Specialty
Vascular Surgery
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Martin J Koplewitz, MD
1435 Spear St
South Burlington, VT
Martin J Koplewitz, MD
1435 Spear St
South Burlington, VT 05403
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Vt Coll Of Med, Burlington Vt 05405
Graduation Year: 1952
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David Nielsen Krag
(802) 656-5830
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT
(802) 656-5830
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
Specialty
Surgical Oncology
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Laurence E McCahill, MD
802-656-2963
Given Building E-309,
Burlington, VT
Laurence E McCahill, MD
802-656-2963
Given Building E-309,
Burlington, VT 05405
Education
Medical School: Duke Univ Sch Of Med, Durham Nc 27710
Graduation Year: 1990
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Abrar Khan, MD
802-656-3611
Given Building D317 89 Beaumont Avenue,
Burlington, VT
Abrar Khan, MD
802-656-3611
Given Building D317 89 Beaumont Avenue,
Burlington, VT 05405
Education
Medical School: Mc Gill Univ, Fac Of Med, Montreal, Que, Canada
Graduation Year: 1989
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William Edward Charash
(802) 847-0629
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT
(802) 847-0629
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
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Michael James Wood
(802) 847-5162
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT
(802) 847-5162
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
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Valery V Torbin, MD
199 Economou Farm Rd
South Burlington, VT
Valery V Torbin, MD
199 Economou Farm Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
Education
Graduation Year: 2007
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Overview
Every year, more than half a million hernia repairs are performed in the United States. A hernia occurs when inner layers of abdominal muscle become weakened. The lining of the abdomen then bulges out into a small sac, and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery.
A hiatal, or diaphragmatic, hernia occurs when the lower part of the esophagus and a portion of the stomach slide up through the esophageal hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes before it reaches the stomach. In a small percentage of cases, the junction of the esophagus and stomach remains in place, but a portion of the stomach rolls up and through the esophageal hiatus alongside the esophagus.
Some people with hernias remain relatively free from symptoms. But a hernia can cause severe pain and other potentially serious problems (e.g., infection, bowel obstruction). Surgery is the only way to repair them, because they do not resolve on their own.
Surgical Procedures
Surgical methods currently employed to repair hernias include open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. A hiatal hernia is corrected by a surgical procedure called Nissen fundoplication.
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