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Hernia Repair Des Moines IA

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 Des Moines that can give you more information on hernia repair.

Walter James Riley
(515) 244-9950
315 University
Des Moines, IA
Shelley Kathleen Perkins, MD
515-282-4603
1701 Hickman Rd Apt 23
Des Moines, IA
Marnix A Verhofste
(515) 235-5000
411 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA
James W Hopkins
(515) 643-5454
330 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA
Ze-Hui Han, MD
411 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA
Willie C Mc Clairen Jr, MD
515-244-9950
315 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Dr.Steven Cahalan
(515) 247-3266
411 Laurel St # 2100
Des Moines, IA
Kendall Reed
(515) 247-3266
411 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA
Mollie Marie James
(515) 643-2261
1111 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA
Carl David Smith, MD
515-224-6775
208 S 30th WestDesMoines Iowa 50265 525-SW7th St
Des Moines, IA
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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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