2. Umbilical hernia: Should my child have surgery?
There is a good chance that your child's umbilical hernia will close on its own. Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age.There is a good chance that your child's umbilical hernia will...
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3. Hernia: MedlinePlus
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias occur in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, including
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4. Gastrointestinal Surgery - Hernia Repair
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias occur in the abdomen afer  a weakening of the inside layers of the abdominal wall. This leads to a tear in the wall, allowing the inner lining of the...
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5. Department of Surgery - Hernia Repair
Bariatric Surgery; Breast Care Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; General Surgery; Endocrine Surgery; Gastrointestinal Surgery; Surgical Hosptialist Program; Surgical Oncology Program;
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6. Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery uses a thin, telescope-like instrument known as an endoscope which is inserted through a small incision at the umbilicus (belly button). Usually, this procedure is performed under general anesthesia. This requires an evaluatio...
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7. Dallas Hernia Surgery: Hernia Repair & Inguinal Hernia Repair
UT Southwestern’s Hernia and Abdominal Wall Repair Program offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hernias and abdominal wall defects, including complex abdominal wall reconstruction
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8. Diaphragmatic Hernias: eMedicine Pediatrics: Surgery
In 1679, Lazarus Riverius (1589-1655) recorded the first reported case of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); this was following postmortem examination of a 24-year-old male.
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9. Hernia Surgery- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ, most often the intestines, protrudes through an abnormal opening or weakening in the wall surrounding a body cavity.
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10. Prepare for your child's hernia surgery
Whenever your child is going in for surgery, it's a big deal for parents and for the child also. I'm Dr. Alan Greene and I'd like to discuss with you how to prepare your child, how to get ready for hernia surgery. The good news is...
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