Abdominal Hernia Surgery

An abdominal hernia is a type of wound or crack that occurs as a result of weakening or weakening of the tissues in a person's abdomen. This condition is more common in the elderly, but abdominal hernias can occur at any age. Abdominal hernia symptoms include; pain, swelling, the formation of a small mass or protrusion in the abdomen, changes in skin color, or the formation of cracks in the skin. Abdominal hernia surgery aims to remove the hernia from its place on te stomach. The duration of the operation may vary depending on the size and location of the hernia. This hernia can be prevented by early diagnosis and successful operations.

In this article, information about abdominal hernia and surgery will be shared under the following headings:

• What is an abdominal hernia?
• How is the diagnosis of abdominal hernia made?
• What is abdominal hernia surgery?
• What are the risks of abdominal hernia surgery?

What is an Abdominal Hernia?

An abdominal hernia is a type of wound or crack that occurs in the abdomen. This wound or crack develops when the tissues in the abdomen weaken. For this reason, it is more common in the elderly. Especially as the person gets older, the weakness of the tissues in the abdomen may increase and this may cause hernia formation. In addition, the person's being overweight, having an irregular or wrong diet, not exercising regularly, or weakening of the tissues in the abdomen due to a certain ailment can also cause hernia formation. Other risk factors include obesity, pregnancy, chronic constipation, severe respiratory distress or a serious trauma.

How is the diagnosis of abdominal hernia made?

The diagnosis of abdominal hernia is made as a result of the person's symptoms and physical examination. The doctor will examine the person's abdomen and look for signs such as pain, swelling, the formation of a small mass or protrusion. In addition, the doctor collects information about the person's past health and family history. If the doctor thinks that you may have an abdominal hernia, he may have some tests done. Among these examinations, radiological examinations such as ultrasound, CT imaging or MR imaging in the abdomen can be counted. These tests help the doctor confirm the diagnosis by determining the location and size of the hernia.