It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

Hiatal hernias occur in about 20% of Americans, with prevalence rising to 50% in individuals over the age of 50. Incisional hernias account for about 10% of hernia cases. All other types combined ...

For example, in a study comparing suture repair of incisional hernia to mesh repair, it was found that "mesh repair results in a lower recurrence rate and less abdominal pain and does not result ...

A woman is claiming R2 million in damages from the Gauteng Department of Health after a surgical swab was left inside her ...

The procedure required precise immunosuppressive treatment and careful planning for vascular connections, complicated by previously utilized blood vessels and an existing incisional hernia.

Dr. Anil Sharma, Senior Consultant, Urology, highlighted the surgical complexities, saying, “We faced space constraints due to the patient’s thin build and an existing incisional hernia." ...

Dr. Anil Sharma, Senior Consultant, Urology, highlighted the surgical complexities, saying, "We faced space constraints due to the patient's thin build and an existing incisional hernia." ...

Another expert who was instructed to review the case also conceded that due to the surgical swab being left behind, the sepsis and incisional hernia were complications. Independent Online ...