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Use of a Rat Model to Study Ventral Abdominal Hernia Repair
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2017
This manuscript describes methods associated with creation and repair of a ventral abdominal wall defect (hernia). This model can be used to study repair strategies such as those that use implanted materials. In this manuscript, repair of the experimental hernia with porcine small intestinal submucosa is presented as an example.
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Hiatal Hernia
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2026
A hiatal hernia is the abnormal protrusion of the stomach or other abdominal organs through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.Normally, the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) lies below the diaphragm and is supported by the phrenoesophageal membrane, the diaphragmatic crura, and connective tissues. Weakening of these structures—due to aging, congenital defects like a short esophagus, or increased intra-abdominal pressure from coughing, obesity, pregnancy, or heavy...
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Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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2022
Presented here is a method for improving the mesh placement in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair, which can shorten the time required for mesh fixation and reduce the occurrence of postoperative chronic pain.
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Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh
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2021
Presented here is a protocol of para-esophageal hernia repair. Use of absorbable biosynthetic mesh avoids the risk of erosion through the esophagus whilst reinforcing the repair. Glue fixation is preferred to avoid the risk of trauma such as bleeding or cardiac tamponade, which are associated with stitches or tacks.
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Combination of Adhesive-tape-based Sampling and Fluorescence in situ Hybridization for Rapid Detection of Salmonella on Fresh Produce
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2010
This protocol describes a simple adhesive-tape-based approach for sampling of tomato and other fresh produce surfaces, followed by rapid whole cell detection of Salmonella using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
FAQs
Position and pressure changes can make a suspected hernia easier to detect. Clinicians may examine the region while the patient stands, coughs, or performs a Valsalva maneuver, then compare the findings with symptoms and palpation results. These conditions can reveal changes that are less apparent during a resting examination, improving assessment of the affected site.
Location remains a central diagnostic clue because protrusion can occur in different anatomical regions. Inspection and palpation, interpreted alongside the patient’s symptoms, help clinicians assess whether findings are consistent with inguinal, incisional, umbilical, or another hernia. This classification gives management discussions a more specific clinical basis than symptoms alone.
Urgency depends on more than the presence of a protrusion. Tenderness, inability to reduce the hernia, or signs of impaired blood flow can indicate incarceration or strangulation. Recognizing these findings during clinical assessment is important because they may require urgent evaluation rather than routine monitoring or delayed surgical planning.
Assessment generally begins with inspection and palpation of the affected region, using standing, coughing, or a Valsalva maneuver when appropriate. If these findings do not provide sufficient clarity, clinicians may use ultrasound or computed tomography. Imaging adds information that can help resolve an uncertain examination and support subsequent management decisions.
Ultrasound or computed tomography can be considered when inspection and palpation do not conclusively characterize the suspected hernia. Their role in this context is to clarify clinical findings, rather than replace the initial assessment. The resulting information can help determine the hernia’s location or type and contribute to decisions about monitoring, planning, or further evaluation.
Results can support several management pathways. A nonurgent finding may inform monitoring, whereas features suggesting incarceration or strangulation can prompt urgent evaluation. More specific information about location and type also contributes to surgical planning. Thus, detection is valuable not only for identifying the condition but for matching the next step to its clinical urgency.