A ventral hernia is a bulge through an opening in the muscles on the abdomen. A hernia can occur at a past incision site (incisional), above the navel (epigastric), or other weak muscle sites (primary abdominal).

COMMON SYMPTOMS?

• visible bluge on the abdomen, especially with coughing or straining.
• Pain or pressure at the hernia site.

reatment Options

SURGICAL PROCEDURE

• Open Hernia Repair An incision is made near the site, and the hernia is repaired with mesh or by suturing (sewing) the muscle closed.
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair The hernia is repaired by mesh or sutures inserted through instruments placed into small incisions in the abdomen.

NON-SURGICAL PROCEDURE

• Watchful waiting is an option for adults with hernias that are reducible and not uncomfortable.