Inguinal hernias are structural defects in the abdominal wall that can be congenital or acquired. It usually manifests itself with a swelling in the groin, but sometimes the main complaint may be groin pain. Inguinal hernias are diagnosed by surgical examination. In some cases, examination methods such as ultrasound or MRI may be necessary to make a diagnosis. General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Sarper Işıksel gave information about laparoscopic hernia surgeries.
Dr. Işıksel, ''Among all surgical diseases and surgical operations, hernias take up a large place. Inguinal hernias can be seen in everyone, starting from childhood. Although they occur more frequently in men, hernias are also common in women.
This condition is not only a structural disorder, but can cause some problems and even emergencies. The simplest problem is pain and swelling. ''
'' Delaying Surgery in Cases of Strangulation Causes Intestinal Gangrene ''
The biggest problem in hernias is that they usually occur when the intestine gets stuck inside and gets stuck. expressed byDr. Sarper Işıksel said, "It is a condition of hernia strangulation that causes severe pain and may also cause vomiting, and it requires urgent surgery. The emergency can only be resolved with hernia surgery. Delaying surgery in cases of strangulation may cause intestinal gangrene and result in the surgery becoming an intestinal surgery rather than a hernia surgery. "As said before, inguinal hernias can be congenital, but they can also occur in chronic diseases that occur with straining, such as heavy lifting, constipation and coughing," he said.
Inguinal Hernia in Men Causes Prostate Enlargement
Dr. Işıksel, “One of the biggest causes of inguinal hernia in men after the age of fifties is prostate enlargement, medically known as prostate hypertrophy. Prostate enlargement, which is characterized by difficulty urinating, causes hernia formation with constant straining.''
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