Hernia
Hernia: Let the sun never set or rise on a small bowel obstruction. Adage expressing urgency for early operation to avoid possible fatality. CHIDAMBARAM HOSPITAL चिदंबरम अस्पताल, ചിദംബരം ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ சிதம்பரம் மருத்துவமனை, திசையன்விளை.627657 What Is a Hernia? A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button, and groin areas. Most hernias are not immediately life threatening, but they don’t go away on their own and can require surgery to prevent potentially dangerous complications. Common Hernia Types Inguinal Hernia Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. They make up about 70 percent of all hernias, according to the...