Hernia Repair Cheyenne WY
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 Cheyenne that can give you more information on hernia repair.
Richard Arthur Fermelia
(307) 632-1114
5201 Yellowstone Rd
Cheyenne, WY
(307) 632-1114
5201 Yellowstone Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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Joseph Sloan Hales, MD
307-635-4255
1920 Evans Ave
Cheyenne, WY
Joseph Sloan Hales, MD
307-635-4255
1920 Evans Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Specialties
Anesthesiology, General Surgery
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Cincinnati Coll Of Med, Cincinnati Oh 45267
Graduation Year: 1966
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Dr.MARGARET PARNELL
(307) 632-1114
5201 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY
Dr.MARGARET PARNELL
(307) 632-1114
5201 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Education
Medical School: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med
Year of Graduation: 1995
Speciality
Surgeon (General)
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Dr.Richard Fermelia
(307) 632-1114
5201 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY
Dr.Richard Fermelia
(307) 632-1114
5201 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ut Sch Of Med
Year of Graduation: 1989
Speciality
Surgeon (General)
General Information
Hospital: United Med Ctr -West, Cheyenne, Wy
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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2.3, out of 5 based on 6, reviews.
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Jonathan A Hummel, MD FACS
307-637-5633
1018 Range Line Rd
Cheyenne, WY
Jonathan A Hummel, MD FACS
307-637-5633
1018 Range Line Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Education
Medical School: New York Univ
Graduation Year: 1958
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Daniel James Travers
(307) 778-7550
2360 E Pershing Blvd
Cheyenne, WY
(307) 778-7550
2360 E Pershing Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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David Gary Silver
(307) 638-6624
2301 House Ave
Cheyenne, WY
(307) 638-6624
2301 House Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Specialty
Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery
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Alfred Bernard Johnson, MD
307-637-0209
1808 E 19th St
Cheyenne, WY
Alfred Bernard Johnson, MD
307-637-0209
1808 E 19th St
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Education
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch Of Med, Washington Dc 20007
Graduation Year: 1987
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William Joseph Wyatt
(307) 638-8987
2232 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY
(307) 638-8987
2232 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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Dr.W Carlton Reckling
(307)632-6637
800 East 20th St # 300
Cheyenne, WY
Dr.W Carlton Reckling
(307)632-6637
800 East 20th St # 300
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Speciality
Surgeon (Other)
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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5.0, out of 5 based on 3, reviews.
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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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