Clinical Consensus on the Role of Self-Fixating Mesh in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
The global burden of inguinal hernia (IH) has significantly increased. Mesh with self-fixating technology helps provide superior tissue integration, reducing the need for additional fixation compared to conventional mesh. Benefits include shorter operative time, reduced hospital stay, lower recurrence rates, and improved quality of life. However, variability remains in its adoption and application. To address this, a panel of Asian hernia experts convened to develop a consensus and formulate recommendations on self-fixating mesh (SFM) use in IH repair.
What to know about epigastric hernia?
An epigastric hernia describes a lump that develops in the midline between the belly button and breastbone. An epigastric hernia can be painful and tender.
Source: Medical News Today
Internal Hernias in the Era of Multidetector CT: Correlation of Imaging and Surgical Findings
Clinical diagnosis of internal hernias is challenging because of their nonspecific signs and symptoms. Multidetector computed tomography (CT), with its thin-section axial images, high-quality multiplanar reformations, and three-dimensional images, currently plays an essential role in preoperative diagnosis of internal hernias.
Source: RSNA
What Causes a Hernia?
A hernia is caused by part of an internal organ poking through a hole or area of weakness in a surrounding muscle or tissue wall, usually the walls of the abdomen.
Source: health
What Does a Hernia Feel Like? (& 4 More Questions About Them, Answered)
An abdominal hernia can start subtly - a small bulge, a dull ache, a feeling something just isn’t right. For some people, it’s barely noticeable. For others, it’s a regular source of discomfort that sidelines people from the activities they love.
Source: Houston Methodist
