An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

Issues related to the assessment and management of inguinal hernias in children are discussed in a clinical report published online June 26 in Pediatrics. Faraz A. Khan, M.D., from Loma Linda ...

In his role as American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Surgery liaison to the AAP Committee on Fetus and Newborn, Jancelewicz reviewed existing literature and data to identify best practices.

Laparoscopic repair of paediatric inguinal hernia has evolved from a novel investigation into a well-established alternative to open herniotomy. By using small ports and high-definition optics, ...

Our skilled pediatric surgeons perform genital and inguinal procedures (relating to the groin), such as circumcision and inguinal hernia repair. Because of their specialist training, our surgeons have ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pokes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall to either side of the inguinal canal. The inguinal canal is a passage that ...

Delaying surgical inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants until after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) appears to reduce the likelihood of serious adverse events, according to ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when soft tissues protrude through an area of weakness or a defect in your lower abdominal muscles. It’s often in or near the groin area. Anybody can get an inguinal hernia, ...

An inguinal hernia can become incarcerated, which means it gets stuck and cannot be massaged back into place, potentially leading to further complications. Without treatment, an incarcerated inguinal ...