Hernia Repair Juneau AK
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 Juneau that can give you more information on hernia repair.
David Allen Miller, MD
907-586-4126
3268 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK
David Allen Miller, MD
907-586-4126
3268 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Kansas City Ks 66103
Graduation Year: 1989
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Allan George Schlicht, MD
907-789-1277
2221 Jordan Ave
Juneau, AK
Allan George Schlicht, MD
907-789-1277
2221 Jordan Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
Education
Medical School: Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy
Graduation Year: 1978
Hospital
Hospital: Bartlett Reg Hosp, Juneau, Ak
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William M Palmer
(907) 586-1895
3268 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK
(907) 586-1895
3268 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
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Gary Russell Hedges, MD
907-586-6050
PO Box 211333
Auke Bay, AK
Gary Russell Hedges, MD
907-586-6050
PO Box 211333
Auke Bay, AK 99821
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Seattle Wa 98195
Graduation Year: 1961
Hospital
Hospital: Bartlett Reg Hosp, Juneau, Ak
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David Allen Miller , MD
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK
David Allen Miller , MD
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK 99801
Education
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
William Morris Palmer, MD
907-586-1895
3268 Hospital Dr Ste E
Juneau, AK
William Morris Palmer, MD
907-586-1895
3268 Hospital Dr Ste E
Juneau, AK 99801
Education
Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med, Stanford Ca 94305
Graduation Year: 1967
Hospital
Hospital: Bartlett Reg Hosp, Juneau, Ak
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Dr.Charles Schultz
(907) 586-9586
1600 Glacier Avenue
Juneau, AK
Dr.Charles Schultz
(907) 586-9586
1600 Glacier Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Allan G Schlicht
(907) 789-1277
2221 Jordan Ave
Juneau, AK
(907) 789-1277
2221 Jordan Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
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William Morris Palmer , MD
907-586-1895
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK
William Morris Palmer , MD
907-586-1895
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK 99801
Education
Stanford University School Of Medicine
Wagoner Nell Ann
(907) 586-1717
3268 Hospital Dr Ste B
Juneau, AK
Wagoner Nell Ann
(907) 586-1717
3268 Hospital Dr Ste B
Juneau, AK 99801
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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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