Thousands of patients experience ventral (incisional) hernias every year, and most of these hernias require hernial repair surgery. Here are some frequently asked questions about ventral hernia repair.
What is a hernia?
A hernia occurs when an organ begins to protrude or push through the wall of muscle that surrounds it. What is a ventral hernia?
A ventral hernia is also known as an incisional hernia. Ventral hernias occur when a piece of an abdominal organ such as the intestine or bowel bursts through a weak area of a patient's abdominal wall where an old surgical scar is located.
Why do ventral hernias occur?
Post-operative scar tissue can stretch or thin out after surgery, leading to weak spots in the abdomen. The scar tissue can then stretch o View the rest of this article
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