Hernia

 Hernia 

What is the main cause of hernia? A hernia occurs when a weakness or a preexisting opening in your muscle or connective tissue allows an organ or other tissue to push through the barrier. Sometimes the weakness or opening is present at birth, but usually, it develops during your lifetime.

Most require surgery (herniorrhaphy). During hernia repair surgery, a surgeon:Pushes the bulging tissue back into place. Repairs the weakened connective tissue and muscle, called the hernia defect. May use a supportive mesh material to strengthen the weakened area and help tissues stay in place.

TODAY’S HERNIA REPAIR OPTIONS — THE BEST REASON TO FIX YOUR HERNIA EARLY!

Today’s hernia repair options include new techniques and materials that can make surgery less invasive, recovery faster, and recurrence less likely. And the smaller your hernia (meaning the earlier you fix it), the more options you’re likely to have.

NON-TENSION OR MESH REPAIR

Non-tension means just that. Instead of pulling the tissue around the hernia together, a piece of mesh is positioned to reinforce the area and fixed in place with sutures and/or staples.

The mesh is made of a flexible material that stays in the abdomen and encourages new tissue to grow into it.

Mesh repair has a lower incidence of recurrence than tension repair. There are also different kinds of mesh, including patches, plugs, three-dimensional, expanding, self-absorbing, and even self-gripping mesh that requires few to no sutures to keep it in place. A surgeon who specializes in hernia repair is most likely to have experience using the latest procedures. Ask which ones he or she uses, which may be best for you, and why. Sometimes the best procedure for you is the one with which your surgeon has the most experience and is most comfortable.