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That Lump Under Your Surgical Scar May Be An Incisional Hernia

March 27, 2014 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Have you recently noticed a lump or a bulge in the area of a previous surgical scar? Chances are you have what’s called an Incisional Hernia. Incisional hernias can occur in up to 50% of surgical incisions. Both open and laparoscopic surgical procedures can result in incisional hernias afterwards. Below is some need-to-know information on Incisional Hernias. What is an Incisional Hernia? A hernia is a hole or gap in the muscles of the abdominal wall. In incisional hernias, this hole or gap forms underneath Continue reading →

What is an Inguinal Hernia?

January 29, 2014 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Hernias can form in different parts of the body. The two most common sites for a hernia are the belly button and the groin. The medical term for a belly button is an Umbilical Hernia. An inguinal hernia is the medical term for hernias that occur in the groin area. In an inguinal hernia the contents of the hernia can extend anywhere in the area between the abdomen and thigh. Who gets an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia can occur any time from infancy to Continue reading →