(HealthDay News) — Ultrasound accurately diagnoses groin hernias, according to a study published online May 6 in the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound. Ryan Ka Lok Lee, from the Prince of Wales Hospital ...

(HealthDay News) — Ultrasound (US) is highly accurate for diagnosing the presence and type of groin hernia, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Journal of Clinical ...

Health care providers are constantly evolving treatments for complicated conditions to provide patients with the greatest amount of benefit while avoiding any adverse effects, like scarring. Marcus ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: My son had an ultrasound the other day for a hernia. I have had six hernias. His results showed an inguinal hernia ...

A new study published in the journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals that fetal tracheal occlusion (FETO) improves infant survival rate in severe cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia ...

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A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body squeezes through a weak spot in the wall of the cavity, which usually contains it. Surgical correction of hernias is currently the major operation ...

Hernias occur when an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot or opening in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias can cause discomfort and may require medical intervention.