Waxahachie, Texas - Botox, commonly associated with cosmetic procedures, is gaining attention for its medical applications in specialized surgeries, including hernia repair. While ...

Possible causes of an abdominal lump include hernias, lipomas, hematomas, undescended testicles, and tumors. These can appear as an area of swelling or a bulge that protrudes from the abdominal ...

Epigastric hernias are one of the most common hernias to affect the abdominal wall. Typically, they are not serious. They occur between the lower part of the rib cage and the belly button.

“A hernia is essentially a hole in the abdominal wall through which something, such as bowel or bladder, protrudes,” says Dr. Miller. This occurs when there is an opening or a weakened area in the ...

Your doctor will often ask about your health history, do a physical exam and may use imaging tests (like ultrasound ... trapped in the hernia sac and this can lead to the need for emergency surgery.

Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have already been filed, helping victims pursue justice and compensation for their ...

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Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have designed process that uses ultrasound to modify the behavior of cancer-fighting T cells by increasing their cell permeability. They targeted freshly isolated ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.

The link between obesity and cancer is undeniable, with excess fat cells acting as a catalyst for tumor development. While ...

Contrast x-ray showed an obstructed passage of contrast through the third part of the duodenum. Abdominal ultrasound identified a strip-like hypoechoic structure compressing the third part of the ...