Inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia

Inguinal hernias are common. Around one in five men will develop a swelling in the groin area at some point in their life, but women are also affected - albeit more rarely. An inguinal hernia is not always visible from the outside, and does not always cause the same symptoms in every individual. Usually, an inguinal hernia becomes apparent through rather non-specific, exertion-related discomfort. A thorough examination with an ultrasound scan can confirm the diagnosis quickly, after which a personalised treatment concept can be drawn up.

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Incisional hernias are the most common complication of previous abdominal surgery. In this case, the scarred edges of the fascia pull apart and the abdominal cavity is covered only by thinned skin and soft tissue. It starts as a slight swelling in the area of the old operation scar. Patients often experience a feeling of tightness, as well as suffering the cosmetic consequences of the condition. One of the characteristic properties of an incisional hernia is the - in some cases significant - increase in size. The aim of surgical repair is always to restore the normal physiology of the abdominal wall.

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Umbilical hernias are the second most common type of hernia. They can be congenital or develop over time, and to begin with they tend to not even be noticed, since not every umbilical hernia protrudes or causes symptoms. As they get larger, however, the swelling can increase to in some cases a considerable size, with thinning of the overlying skin and soft tissues, resulting in the risk of entrapment of the underlying structures (incarceration) which then requires emergency surgery. During your examination, the surrounding abdominal wall will also be assessed and a personalised treatment concept developed for you.

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Often, footballers, ice hockey players, golfers or even track and field athletes can suffer chronic groin pain. This often occurs some time after the actual physical exertion. Resting can often spontaneously improve the symptoms, but they recur with further exertion. Alongside orthopaedic causes, localised weakness of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal can also be the culprit. A clinical and ultrasound examination will allow a diagnosis to be reached quickly.

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Children can also be affected by abdominal wall defects (hernias). As a result of pressure increases within the abdominal cavity when squeezing or crying, they usually appear as small swellings in the groin, navel or in the midline between the navel and the breastbone (epigastrium). While paediatric umbilical hernias can still resolve spontaneously during the first year of life, we recommend that any paediatric inguinal hernias are treated without delay.

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An abdominal wall hernia is also known as an epigastric hernia. This involves defects in the fascia, which typically occurs in the midline between the breastbone and the navel. Frequently diagnosed as a symptom-free incidental finding, its size - and the symptoms it causes - can increase over time if left untreated. Similar to other hernias, the indication for treatment and the choice of procedure, either with or without the need for a mesh, are determined based on your personal risk profile.

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Often, footballers, ice hockey players, golfers or even track and field athletes can suffer chronic groin pain. This often occurs some time after the actual physical exertion. Resting can often spontaneously improve the symptoms, but they recur with further exertion. Alongside orthopaedic causes, localised weakness of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal can also be the culprit. A clinical and ultrasound examination will allow a diagnosis to be reached quickly.

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Children can also be affected by abdominal wall defects (hernias). As a result of pressure increases within the abdominal cavity when squeezing or crying, they usually appear as small swellings in the groin, navel or in the midline between the navel and the breastbone (epigastrium). While paediatric umbilical hernias can still resolve spontaneously during the first year of life, we recommend that any paediatric inguinal hernias are treated without delay.

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An abdominal wall hernia is also known as an epigastric hernia. This involves defects in the fascia, which typically occurs in the midline between the breastbone and the navel. Frequently diagnosed as a symptom-free incidental finding, its size - and the symptoms it causes - can increase over time if left untreated. Similar to other hernias, the indication for treatment and the choice of procedure, either with or without the need for a mesh, are determined based on your personal risk profile.

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Often, footballers, ice hockey players, golfers or even track and field athletes can suffer chronic groin pain. This often occurs some time after the actual physical exertion. Resting can often spontaneously improve the symptoms, but they recur with further exertion. Alongside orthopaedic causes, localised weakness of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal can also be the culprit. A clinical and ultrasound examination will allow a diagnosis to be reached quickly.

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Children can also be affected by abdominal wall defects (hernias). As a result of pressure increases within the abdominal cavity when squeezing or crying, they usually appear as small swellings in the groin, navel or in the midline between the navel and the breastbone (epigastrium). While paediatric umbilical hernias can still resolve spontaneously during the first year of life, we recommend that any paediatric inguinal hernias are treated without delay.

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An abdominal wall hernia is also known as an epigastric hernia. This involves defects in the fascia, which typically occurs in the midline between the breastbone and the navel. Frequently diagnosed as a symptom-free incidental finding, its size - and the symptoms it causes - can increase over time if left untreated. Similar to other hernias, the indication for treatment and the choice of procedure, either with or without the need for a mesh, are determined based on your personal risk profile.

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Often, footballers, ice hockey players, golfers or even track and field athletes can suffer chronic groin pain. This often occurs some time after the actual physical exertion. Resting can often spontaneously improve the symptoms, but they recur with further exertion. Alongside orthopaedic causes, localised weakness of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal can also be the culprit. A clinical and ultrasound examination will allow a diagnosis to be reached quickly.

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Children can also be affected by abdominal wall defects (hernias). As a result of pressure increases within the abdominal cavity when squeezing or crying, they usually appear as small swellings in the groin, navel or in the midline between the navel and the breastbone (epigastrium). While paediatric umbilical hernias can still resolve spontaneously during the first year of life, we recommend that any paediatric inguinal hernias are treated without delay.

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An abdominal wall hernia is also known as an epigastric hernia. This involves defects in the fascia, which typically occurs in the midline between the breastbone and the navel. Frequently diagnosed as a symptom-free incidental finding, its size - and the symptoms it causes - can increase over time if left untreated. Similar to other hernias, the indication for treatment and the choice of procedure, either with or without the need for a mesh, are determined based on your personal risk profile.

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