Focus On: Inguinal Hernias in Children

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Umbilical hernias a common diagnoses that general surgeons must manage. Though these hernias are considered relatively simple problems to resolve, certain populations of patients are prone to higher rates of complications. As abdominal wall surgery has advanced, so to have the op ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses hernias. Topics covered include: what a hernia is and the different types of hernias anatomy and where hernias may be found risk factors complications options for treatment Run time - 10:31 

In this week's podcast, we will cover umbilical hernias. Including some causes, signs & symptoms, and the treatment you will recommend to your patient.

An umbilical hernia occurs when fatty tissue or intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdomi ...

This PedsCases podcast is designed to give you an understanding and management approach to an important pediatric surgery topic, pediatric inguinal hernias. This podcast was created by Kevin Verhoeff, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with Dr. Simon Byrns, a surgica ...  Show more