Catholic leaders across the U.S. and the world united in prayer Friday for Pope Francis after it was reported the 88-year-old had been hospitalized with bronchitis. The U.S. Conference of Catholic ...

The Vatican said the Pontiff’s schedule has been cleared through at least the morning of Feb. 17 while he undergoes tests and ...

After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established higher reimbursement for the repair of anterior abdominal ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

However, a small epigastric hernia causing no symptoms may not require any treatment. Incisional hernias can occur in 10% to 15% of people who have abdominal surgery. This type of hernia may ...

Postoperative” OR “Post-surgical Pain” OR “Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome” OR Hospitalization OR Infections OR “Stay length” OR Fever OR “Incisional Hernia”) AND (randomized controlled trials OR ...

Dr. Mazen Iskandar, a nationally recognized expert in complex hernia repair and founder of The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, has been chosen to author two key chapters in Surgical Endoscopy and ...

Dr. Cione has has worked on more claims relating to Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Cione has received an ...

Q. I think I have a small hernia in my groin that’s probably going to need surgery. How soon should I get this thing taken care of? A. First, if you suspect you have a hernia, get it checked ...