Hernia Surgery
What is Hernia? When contents of a cavity (eg, abdominal cavity) protrude through a weak area (in the abdominal wall), the result is a hernia. Is Hernia Surgery necessary? Hernias have the potential to enlarge and result in prolonged discomfort or obstruction of contents. Discomfort or heightened pain may be experienced during physical exertion, coughing, […]
Gilmore Hernia/ Sportsman Hernia
Prakash (name changed), a 23-year-old medical student presented with groin and upper inner thigh pain of five months duration. He was suspected to have a testicular torsion when seen first by his family physician. Scans did not confirm this diagnosis. He was treated for several weeks with painkillers and antibiotics and saw little relief. During […]
