What is it and when is it considered?
Abdominal wall hernias allow tissue to protrude through a defect in the fascia of the abdominal wall.
Which symptoms usually lead to a consultation?
- Swelling at the navel
- A bulge at scars from previous surgery
- Pain or discomfort when straining
How is it treated?
Treatment may be selected observation or surgical repair, often with mesh depending on the size of the defect and each patient's situation.
What are preparation and recovery like?
The characteristics of the defect, weight, smoking, other illnesses and the risk of recurrence are all assessed.
