The author has completed the ICMJE form and declares no conflicts of interest. Obturator hernia is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction that can be challenging to diagnose due to unspecific clinical ...

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 ...

The Sil Promesh® prosthesis presents two sides with diferent properties allowing its implantation in intra-peritoneal site. The visceral side is made of a Silicone membrane, designed for its non ...

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia ...

Dr Vijaykumar C Bada, Clinical Director and Robotic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, expresses the need for sharing knowledge and… Express Healthcare, first published as Express Healthcare Management in ...

A gutta purcha obturator is a hand-held device used in root canal therapy to fill a tooth with gutta purcha, a form of natural rubber. Obturators heat the material before delivering it into the ...

A hiatal hernia happens due to a weakening of the diaphragm muscles. In most cases, the cause of this weakening is unclear, but risk factors include aging, traumatic injury, and abdominal surgery. The ...