A study, published in JAMA Surgery, identified the factors that lead to umbilical hernia recurrence, a common general surgery procedure. Researchers studied 332 military veteran patients who underwent ...

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Q: My daughter has a bulge on her belly button. What could it be and what should I do? A: The bulge on your daughter’s belly button could be what is called an umbilical hernia, or belly button hernia.

Multiple suture techniques and various mesh repairs are used in open or laparoscopic umbilical hernia (UH) surgery. To compare long-term follow-up results of UH repair in different hernia surgery ...

March 1 (UPI) --About one in six people in the United States who undergo hernia repair surgery need to have the procedure again within 10 years due to recurrence, a study published Tuesday by JAMA ...

Hernias are a common medical condition, affecting over five million people in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. When someone has a hernia, it means an organ or ...

Judas Priest are soon to come back extremely strong with 'Redeemer of Souls' on July 15, but right now, iconic vocalist Rob Halford is focusing on his health. The Metal God will soon undergo surgery ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the ...