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Hernia Repair Colorado Springs CO

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 Colorado Springs that can give you more information on hernia repair.

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Jateen C Patel
(719) 365-5888
1725 E Boulder St
Colorado Springs, CO

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Allan W Bach
(719) 632-7669
3010 N Circle Dr
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Kenneth G Pippus
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1725 E Boulder St Ste 104
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David A LaBosky
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Hernia Repair

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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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRAL

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 60022 Title: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CE...

ProviderNumber: 60022

Title: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRAL

Address1: 1400 E BOULDER ST

City: COLORADO SPRINGS

State Code: CO

Zip Code: 80909

County: EL PASO

Phone Number: 7193655000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Government - Local

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 211; Rate: 180.86; Lower Est.: 148.62; Higher Est.: 213.1)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 14067; Rate: 0.34; Lower Est.: 0.07; Higher Est.: 0.61)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 2344; Rate: 6.6; Lower Est.: 3.15; Higher Est.: 10.05)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 4984; Rate: 4.01; Lower Est.: 1.38; Higher Est.: 6.64)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 548; Rate: 1.46; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 3.28)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 14806; Rate: 3.34; Lower Est.: 2.52; Higher Est.: 4.16)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 40; Rate: 3.38; Lower Est.: 0.95; Higher Est.: 5.81)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 310; Rate: 2.23; Lower Est.: 0.92; Higher Est.: 3.54)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 23; Always: 72
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 18; Always: 76
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 12; Usually: 30; Always: 58
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 27; Always: 67
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 22; Usually: 19; Always: 59
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 11; Usually: 22; Always: 67
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 13; Usually: 35; Always: 52
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 83; No: 17
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 8; 7 or 8: 25; 9 or 10: 67
YES, would recommend the hospital: 74
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 67

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 74; Probably Recommend: 21; Not Recommend: 5

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 98% (Number of Patients: 1222)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 82% (Number of Patients: 510)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 95% (Number of Patients: 1292)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 91% (Number of Patients: 1274)