What is a tissue hernia?

A hernia is a condition in which a portion of organ or soft tissue pushes through a hole or weak spot in a muscle or surrounding connective tissue (fascia) that line your abdomen or groin. Hernias happen to men, women, and even infants.

Is a hernia a soft tissue injury?

A sports hernia is a painful, soft tissue injury that occurs in the groin area. It most often occurs during sports that require sudden changes of direction or intense twisting movements.

What is the difference between direct and indirect inguinal hernia?

A direct inguinal hernia shows a bulge from the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, whereas an indirect inguinal hernia passes through the inguinal canal or the groin. In the indirect inguinal canal, it is difficult to feel the defect as it occurs behind the external oblique muscle fibers.

Can hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath when bending over?

Older patients may present with less frequent and milder heartburn and more atypical symptoms such as chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, and aspiration. As the hiatal hernia enlarges, regurgitation may be more prominent, especially at night or when bending over.

What is adjacent tissue transfer?

Adjacent tissue transfer involves rearranging/transferring local areas of the skin along with the underlying subcutaneous tissues to repair a defect. The “defect” repaired may be a traumatic wound/injury or may be a defect left after excision of a lesion/mass. Some examples of adjacent tissue transfer include the following techniques:

What are the different types of hernias?

The following are some of the most common hernia types that occur in the body. An epigastric hernia is one that occurs in the epigastric region of the abdomen, which is located above the belly button and below the ribcage.

What is component separation for hernia?

Component separation involves separating and creating musculofascial advancement flaps to facilitate closure of large midline hernia defects. Code 15734 is an open procedure.

What is a hernia?

A hernia occurs when a piece of tissue bulges through an area of the body — usually a weak point in a person’s abdominal wall. Some hernias may cause few symptoms. Others can be a medical emergency. Here we’ll discuss different areas in the body where hernias can occur, plus guide you to more in-depth articles about each hernia type.