Anterior Gastropexy for Hernia, Hiatal

"The present data offer estimates of hernia rates for each of these regions. Estimates of the age distribution of hernia cases in a large community and of expected incidence rates are presented." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"There is no one-size fits-all approach to hernia repair. Some hernias may be dealt with via laparoscopic techniques, while others may be repaired with less demanding techniques. As minimally invasive surgery becomes commonplace in hernia surgery, the number of different approaches will continue to grow." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"It is a problem in women and in Asians\nquestion: Can a low cost method identify all cases of internal hernias? answer: The high rate of missed cases of internal hernia is a major problem for surgical operations using the FAST protocol. Even though we found a statistically insignificant inverse association between FAST and missed hernias, the large number of missing cases (1 of 21) raises concerns regarding its effectiveness. Further research is required to determine whether other screening protocols can outperform the FAST on this particular aspect and whether a combined study of FAST and other protocols should be performed." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Hernia and hernia procedure are not synonymous. In fact, hernia itself can be seen from medical history alone. Thus, the notion of what hernia is has to be changed in medical studies in order to better translate these articles on hernia and its treatments to a wider general public." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Many patients with hernia have chronic discomfort. These patients have a low likelihood of their pain alleviation or symptom relief being satisfactory. Most hernia treatments are not successful, and it is possible that many patients do not realize this. The medical history may be the first indication of a possible underlying disorder, which might be the cause of pain." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"External hernias do not always produce symptomatology, while hernias inside of the abdominal wall are more likely to be symptomatic. The presence of hernia does not always produce symptoms. Thus, the differential diagnosis of hernias can be difficult, particularly when the symptoms are nonspecific." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"(1) There is a need for standardisation of the procedure of anterior gastropexy. (2) It is not yet clear whether anterior gastropexy has any effect on the occurrence of other coexisting problems. (3) The need for a randomized control trial and longer follow-up is warranted. (4) We feel that a randomized study comparing the various anterior procedures of hernia repair in terms of their efficacy should be performed. To assess the most cost-effective an anterior resection combining laparoscopic or minimally invasive techniques can be considered." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The median age in this study for inguinal hernia was 38.4. A previous hernia or repair or discomfort is common in early adulthood. In a general surgical practice, most surgeries are done on patients in their 40s or above. An inguinal hernia in a younger patient may require a different approach to repair – typically under general anesthesia." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"A hernia is a serious medical problem and should be treated as such. An isolated strangulation or an incarcerated hernia should be immediately treated if found." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Although it can be safely asserted that any hernia will be caused by the action of some force outside the hernial sac, the relative significance of such factors as intra-abdominal pressure, weight, and abdominal wall weakness, to the hernia, must be clarified. The exact mechanism of herniation is not known. It may be a combination of these factors." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Clinical trials are an important tool in the evaluation of surgical outcomes. They should include the surgeon's role as the operator, the patient's role as the subject and the place of the trial as the site of trial. Clinical trials should assess outcomes such as satisfaction and safety. Clinical trials should have a well-defined protocol, in the form of a PDA, and have defined outcomes. Lastly, patient quality of life evaluations are important. These can include patient satisfaction surveys, a satisfaction questionnaire, a patient global assessment, a physician global assessment, a clinician global assessment, and a hernia patient satisfaction questionnaire." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Although hernias run in families, the genetic component of hernias may be much less important than previously thought. Hernias occur more often in fathers and sons than in mothers and daughters. It is evident that hernias occur in a higher proportion in families with more than two members in which one of them is affected. However, an interrelationship between an affected individual and his/her family cannot be proven." - Anonymous Online Contributor