Hernia Postoperative

Postoperative hernia is a serious complication that occurs after surgery.

Typically, the cause of a hernia is weakening of the abdominal wall tissue and the appearance of defects during surgery or in the postoperative period, which allow organs to protrude.

Hernias after operations can be of various types: inguinal, umbilical, femoral, thoracic and others. After every operation there is a risk of a hernia, but the most common type is an inguinal hernia. This is due to the fact that the groin area is the weakest area of ​​the abdominal wall.

An incisional hernia develops as a result of weakening of the abdominal wall tissue that occurs at the surgical site. In this case, the organs begin to emerge from the abdominal cavity through a gap in the abdominal wall - the hernial sac.

Manifestations of a hernia depend on the type of hernia and may include stretching and protrusion of the abdominal wall, pain, discomfort, etc. In some cases, a hernia may be accompanied by fainting, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

Treatment for an incisional hernia depends on the type of hernia. If the hernia is small and does not cause discomfort, you can leave it alone and watch it. However, if complications develop (for example, hernial strangulation, tissue swelling, etc.), you must immediately consult a doctor. The main methods of treating postoperative hernias are:

1. Surgical treatment. Held