Mr Hemant Sheth

01/07/2025

Sports hernias can cause severe pain in the groin region, and footballers may be at greatest risk.

The main symptom of a sports hernia is pain in the p***c and groin regions, brought on through athletic activity. The condition is actually more common than you think, especially so in footballers.

24/06/2025

Study highlights importance of exercise for children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a defect in the diaphragm that causes the abdominal organs to herniate into the chest cavity.

17/06/2025

Incidence of hernias, scoliosis, flat feet suggests link between myopia, tissue laxity.

Adolescents with myopia had hernias, scoliosis and flat feet significantly more often than those without, suggesting a possible link between nearsightedness and overall connective tissue hyperlaxity, according to a study.

07/05/2025

Inguinal hernia.

Inguinal hernias are the commonest type of abdominal wall hernias (up to 80% 3) and are most often acquired. There is a recognised male predilection with an M:F ratio of up to 7:1 3.

21/01/2025

A Novel Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Patients With Nonmalignant Ascites.

We report a novel approach to open inguinal hernia repair in patients with known ascites in which the cord, hernia sac, and attached testicle on the affected side are repositioned into the retroperitoneum through the inguinal ring. By avoiding invasion of the peritoneum and limiting dissection of th...

14/01/2025

Hernia Repair Surgery.

Learn about a minimally invasive option for hernia surgery. Common hernia procedures include ventral (abdominal) and inguinal (groin) hernia repair.

04/11/2024

In Australia, 90,000 have hernia repair surgery each year, with older men at highest risk.

A new Australian study reveals who is most at risk of having hernia repair surgery, one of the most common medical conditions and surgical operations performed in hospitals worldwide.

28/10/2024

New research into life-threatening birth defect of the diaphragm.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs. Medical researchers in Leipzig have made important progress in understanding the disease.

21/10/2024

What to Know About Hiatal Hernias.

A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach pushes up through your diaphragm and into your chest region. This can cause symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain.

14/10/2024

Top Exercises for Umbilical Hernia.

Umbilical hernias in adults are generally caused by high amounts of pressure in the abdomen. Things like straining during a workout, pregnancy, and weight gain can all lead to umbilical hernias. Whether or not surgery is used to correct the umbilical hernia, gentle exercise can help prevent the hern...

07/10/2024

Herniorrhaphy: What to Expect with Hernia Repair Surgery.

A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy. During this surgery, the displaced tissue is returned back into the body and the weak spot is stitched or patched up.

21/12/2023

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