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06th October 2009
A sports hernia - also named as pubalgia - is caused when the muscle located in the inguinal canal is injured. This is the portion of the stomach that is settled right above the groin or scrotum. The more average individuals to be affected by this develop... Read >
Author: nlwest21
05th October 2009
Most hernias are abdominal and they are classified broadly into five types. They are –
Inguinal hernia – This is the most common form of abdominal hernia which is more common in women. The protrusion is through the inguinal canal and is divided in... Read >
Author: Dr.Phil Xavier
02nd October 2009
Old feces, which are accumulated onto the colon, stretch colon until it becomes three or four times wider and twice as long as it should be, with only a small channel through which material may pass. With the stretch in the colon, diseases like hernias, c... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery
02nd October 2009
Adjustable beds can be configured to alter their shape in order to alleviate pain attributed to certain medical conditions and ailments. They can be adjusted to maximize the most comfortable sleeping position, thus permitting the user to fall asleep much ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
d) Incisional hernia:
These hernias are seen in operated sites. Due to improper suturing or sepsis the operated site becomes weak resulting in hernia.
e) Epigastric hernia:
Here the hearniation occures in the epigastrium. It is a rare type.
... Read >
Author: Damien Fowler
07th September 2009
Hernias are something that not many people think they will have or even recognize that they may have. This is because most of the time they will not make any amount of pain. When in the early stage you might only feel a slight uncomfortableness that will ... Read >
Author: nlwest21
07th September 2009
There are several different forms of hernias that are able to develop in particular parts of the body. The more ordinary is the abdominal hernia - but that is not the only one we need to concern over. Women are more prone to getting a femoral hernia when ... Read >
Author: nlwest21
13th August 2009
Always use professional, AFRA affiliated, removalists when moving home in Sydney. Such well trained furniture removalists will take away most of the hassles and frustrations synonymous with moving. Moving can be a very difficult process, and often, seriou... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com
03rd August 2009
General surgery is one of the broader fields of surgery, though it in fact is mostly confined to procedures in the abdominal region, as well as skin conditions and a variety of other commonplace surgeries, such as hernias. Other branches of surgery focus ... Read >
Author: Lisa Simmons
31st July 2009
A hernia is a medical problem that different people have to go through. Though it rarely induces pain they are able to turn fatal when they become strangulated. For certain individuals it may be months or also years before they understand that they have b... Read >
Author: nlwest21
29th July 2009
Hernias are one of the many medical problems that have the ability to come about when we do not require it. They do not incessantly pose a danger and in some cases they can be nothing serious but an annoyance to people. They are induced when contents in t... Read >
Author: nlwest21
18th July 2009
Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when the liquid that is in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. This is usually a condition which persists throughout the life of the individual. Because the acid backs up into the esophag... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
01st July 2009
Hernias are a health development that numerous individuals are scared to have - but in reality they can be moderately simple to handle. The bulk of hernias do not cause people any kind of pain and simply a slight uncomfortableness. This discomfort is caus... Read >
Author: nlwest21
29th June 2009
There are several types of hernias that individuals may have to deal with and that are able to happen in the stomach, belly button, and groin. Some are stimulated because of an earlier surgical operation while others might have developed when a person was... Read >
Author: nlwest21
29th June 2009
Acid Reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux illness ) takes place when the liquid that is in the belly backs up into the center of the esophagus. This is usually a condition which continues across the life of the individual. Acid reflux can have many cau... Read >
Author: Janet Gannon
29th May 2009
A ventral hernia will occur when the contents located in the abdominal cavity and will endeavour to force its way through the abdominal muscle wall. Commonly the tissues and the muscles that align with the cavity are there to hold everything inside. This ... Read >
Author: nlwest21
29th May 2009
There are many various types of hernias that people will have and each one is thought to be very irritating and even severe once in a while. There are different methods of amending them and one different method was the use of the kugel mesh patch. However... Read >
Author: nlwest21
07th May 2009
Umbilical hernias are counted to be a harmless condition that commonly affects infants. The hernia forms when a region of the intestine is driving against a weak part in the abdominal muscles. While this condition is more often seen in infants it has the ... Read >
Author: nlwest21
07th May 2009
A hiatal hernia is considered by doctors to be an anatomical abnormality. This abnormality causes portions of the stomach to push through the person’s diaphragm and through the chest. These are one of the rarest types of hernias that a person can have.
... Read >
Author: nlwest21
06th May 2009
Adjustable beds can be configured to alter their shape in order to alleviate pain attributed to certain medical conditions and ailments. They can be adjusted to maximize the most comfortable sleeping position, thus permitting the user to fall asleep much ... Read >
Author: suegold
05th May 2009
What is an inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of a loop of intestine into the groin or scrotum through a 'hole' in the lower abdominal wall. It is common in baby boys and older men. Only 10 per cent of inguinal hernia patients are female... Read >
Author: Sajid Latif
05th May 2009
What is a hiatus hernia?
A hiatus hernia is a protrusion of the stomach into the chest cavity. It is common in people who are over 50 years of age and who are overweight.
What causes a hiatus hernia and who is at risk?
The chest contains the lungs, he... Read >
Author: Sajid Latif
01st April 2009
Abdominal hernias are induced when fatty tissue is working to fight its way through the lining of the abdomen's wall. It is able to do this by pressing through the weakened areas and muscles of the wall of the stomach. These sections are weakened due to a... Read >
Author: nlwest21
10th March 2009
The description of a hernia and the need for operation or other treatment is discussed in part one. Now we review laparoscopic surgery and post operative care.
Repair via laparoscopy is advantageous if the patient has a double hernia (both groins affec... Read >
Author: David Ravech
10th March 2009
A hernia occurs when a weakened area of the abdominal wall allows a bulge of fat or bowel from the abdominal contents to protrude outwards. This happens most commonly in the groin and is known as an inguinal hernia. There is a ligament passing across the ... Read >
Author: David Ravech
03rd March 2009
Hernia is an abnormal protrusion of internal organs through an abnormal opening in the wall of the cavity.A combination of increased pressure within the body of weakness in the wall is responsible for this condition condition. in internal organs or parts ... Read >
Author: ali
03rd February 2009
Shih tzus can live for up to 10 to 18 years but the range can vary depending on their health condition, activities and how they are being cared for. Some factors that can contribute to their health's deterioration are health issues. These health issues in... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons
02nd February 2009
In these economically poor times when many are looking for ways to reign in their budget, health insurance has fast become a casualty of money saving times.
With an extremely efficient free medical service in this country, many are considering private ... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw
02nd February 2009
In these economically poor times when many are looking for ways to reign in their budget, health insurance has fast become a casualty of money saving times.
With an extremely efficient free medical service in this country, many are considering private ... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw
30th January 2009
Asbestos is a natural mineral that was once used in the construction and home improvement industries. It was put on ceilings when it was mixed with aertex, it was used to make surfaces semi flame resistant and it was also mixed with cement as it is very s... Read >
Author: Jacqui Q
30th January 2009
Asbestos is a natural mineral that was once used in the construction and home improvement industries. It was put on ceilings when it was mixed with aertex, it was used to make surfaces semi flame resistant and it was also mixed with cement as it is very s... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions
30th January 2009
The greatest wealth is health. Hearing these words I know I have just drunk from the well of knowledge. In America today our personal health seem to be dropping fast. Especially with the amount of abdominal hernias reported each year increasing.
An ab... Read >
Author: nlwest21
07th January 2009
They come by the thousands each January. As the last phosphors of football season fade from their widescreens, legions of American men firmly put down their remotes, leap from their recliners, tog up in the sweats they just got for Christmas, and head dow... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson
06th January 2009
An Acai Berry cleanse may be just what you need to clean your body of toxic colon build-up and put you back on track to a healthy life.
Acai Berry cleanse works to help your colon in a number of ways. Its high levels of antioxidants and electrolytes he... Read >
Author: janet21
06th January 2009
An Acai Berry cleanse may be just what you need to clean your body of toxic colon build-up and put you back on track to a healthy life.
Acai Berry cleanse works to help your colon in a number of ways. Its high levels of antioxidants and electrolytes he... Read >
Author: janet21
03rd December 2008
Though sports hernias, unlike inguinal hernias, are not palpable; the inguinal canal located in the abdomen is the effected area for both types. When the muscles or tendons of the lower abdominal wall are weakened a sports hernia can result.
As with an... Read >
Author: nlwest21
21st October 2008
Any type of hernia occurs when a part of an organ pokes through a tear that appears in the muscles near it. In the hiatal hernia's case, the upper side of the stomach gets in the chest through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus. The diaphragm i... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies
21st October 2008
Hernia is a health problem that can be classified in three different categories. The first of the categories is the inguinal or in the groin hernia. The second one is umbilical hernia and the third one is the incisional hernia or at the site of a previous... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies
03rd September 2008
Being overweight not only affects our physical health but also give rise to various psychological problems. Losing extra fat yields many gains. Below are some of the advantages of losing fat.
- The apparent gain of the fat loss is that there is a rema... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt
25th August 2008
The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patches have been recalled recently and individuals who have had surgery anywhere from two to three years prior are advised to seek medial counsel as they may be at risk to various complications because of the recall.
The p... Read >
Author: Legal
22nd August 2008
Hernia occurs when a part of an organ protrudes through the muscular fiber that has the role of keeping that organ in its place. This usually happens due to a weakness that appears in the muscles that are around the organ, and causes them to tear and let ... Read >
Author: allhairlosstreatments
21st August 2008
Also known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, Acid Reflux Disorder is a condition wherein the digestive acid abnormally backs up into the esophagus and thus causes irritation and even damage to it. When the refluxed liquid comprises of larger qu... Read >
Author: Melvin Finn
29th July 2008
The London Day Surgery Centre hernias are performed as day cases. They take less than an hour and can be carried out under local anaesthetic. The advantages of local anaesthetic are not having to starve, recovering quickly, not feeling sick and light-head... Read >
Author: LDSC
22nd July 2008
This U.S. Congress has the lowest approval rating on record; nevertheless, both guys who won their parties nomination were members of this disgraceful assembly.
The United States is a country so starved for an ounce integrity and vision that its citize... Read >
Author: Bob Miller
18th July 2008
An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of the gut under the skin of the navel. There are two very different forms in children and adults. In children, there is a hole between the muscle layers of the abdomen where the arteries and veins that passed down the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch
07th July 2008
Thousands of people search the internet everyday for simple hiatal hernia natural remedies and walk away disappointed. This is because there are a lot of remedies that are simply not researched or the web is so bogged down with medical jargon that most pe... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
07th July 2008
The Composix Kugel Mesh patch, manufactured by Davol, Inc., a subsidiary of CR Bard, is a medical device that is used to repair ventral hernias caused by thinning or stretching of scar tissue that usually occurs after hernia surgery. These tissue that is ... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
07th July 2008
Hernia is a disease in which the people have suffered as a result, thousands of years, so that is why it is very common and widespread you do not find any news or too many discussions about it. But it may appear to everyone, no one is immune from the peas... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
07th July 2008
Umbilical hernia is the least dangerous type of hernia and it appears very often in new born babies. This is a harmless disease, which develops in the belly-button, or umbilicus. Many new-born children have a weakness in muscles are located in this area a... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
07th July 2008
Hernia is a problem which is caused by the weakening of the muscles, the abdominal wall. It is a painful disease that can be seen in both children and adults. The reasons which may lead to the peas are genetic they are weak or drawing techniques.
Weak... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
07th July 2008
The inguinal hernia is the protrusion of an intestinal segment or a part of the abdominal peritoneum layer called on the inside of the inguinal canal. It happens in the groin area because of a weaker point for the abdominal wall. Inside the inguinal canal... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
07th July 2008
Patients recovering from groin hernia should not put the tissue under the tension after a week of repairs, so they are asked not to drive for a month or two. From this point of view, in the course of a sudden impact or stop postoperative pain could length... Read >
Author: ebet sanders
06th July 2008
A hernia occurs when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. These contents, usually portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the thin membrane that naturally lines the inside of the c... Read >
Author: peterhutch
03rd July 2008
Hiatal Hernias, which are hernias that form where your diaphragm joins with your stomach, are known for their atypical hernia symptoms. Though most people suffering from a hiatal hernia experience no symptoms at all, these hernia types can cause food and ... Read >
Author: Henry Funk
25th June 2008
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (too known as CDH) is an irregularity that occurs before birth as a fetus is forming in the mother's womb. Newborns with CDH frequently have serious respiratory distress which can be severe unless treated appropriately. As ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
13th June 2008
Inguinal hernias occur when soft tissue — usually part of the intestine — protrudes through a weak point or tear in your lower abdominal wall. The resulting bulge of this common condition can be painful — especially when you cough, bend over or lift... Read >
Author: peterhutch
02nd April 2008
GERD is a term of condition which is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease. This common disorder occurs when the stomach contents make their way from the stomach back up from the stomach and into the esophagus. This can root the painful situation... Read >
Author: Kenneth Koh
01st April 2008
An inguinal hernia, or a groin hernia, is a protrusion (lump) of the small intestine or fatty tissue into the groin through a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall.
When part of an organ protrudes through an abnormal opening or in an abnormal way, t... Read >
Author: peterhutch
27th March 2008
Many of us have concerns over whether or not to neuter our dog. We worry that perhaps the dog will suffer some sort of sexual identity crisis or that there will be excessive weight gain. We wonder if our dog will become lazy and depressed. Some are concer... Read >
Author: Nightingale Bullies
19th March 2008
In 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch from Bard and again, recently recalled the patch, which is affecting thousands of hernia sufferers. The patch was recalled due to the possibility that intestinal fistula... Read >
15th February 2008
Description
In between the mouth and the stomach, the esophagus passes through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus. If the tissue around the hiatus weakens, part of the stomach or esophagus may push through the opening into the chest cavity-a... Read >
Author: Alien
15th February 2008
Description
A hernia occurs when internal tissue bulges out through a weakened area of the abdominal muscles. Although there are many types of hernias, most people associate the term with an inguinal hernia. This type of hernia generally affects men an... Read >
Author: Alien
24th January 2008
Hernia Treatment
A hernia is an abnormal opening or a tear in tissue that lets other organs, such as the intestine, slip through where they shouldn't. Hernias usually appear in the groin or the abdominal wall. Some hernias, though, occur in the area w... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
22nd January 2008
Today obesity and its related diseases are spreading like wild fire. Gastric bypass surgery or Bariatric surgery has become a solution for this hard-core problem. It is operated to treat morbid obesity. This operation removes the excess weight from the bo... Read >
Author: sarahwilson
22nd January 2008
A bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage in the intestines that prevents gas, fluids, or solids from moving through the intestines normally. bowel obstruction can be caused by tumors, twisting or narrowing of the intestines, or scar tissue (a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
20th January 2008
Hernia
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ, or part of an organ, through the wall of its containing cavity. This usually occurs as a result of straining (for example, to empty the bowels, or when lifting heavy objects), but it may be an inborn weakn... Read >
Author: Alien
06th November 2007
As a society, we have become more health conscious and concerned with weight gain so it comes as no surprise that there is a plethora of weight loss options, from dieting to elective weight loss surgery. However, for many obese individuals, it is not only... Read >
Author: Alien
06th November 2007
With the discovery of various medical surgical techniques getting treated for diseases has become easier in comparison to the earlier times. These techniques are extensively being used for several weight loss programs and procedures, besides others. And l... Read >
Author: sarahwilson
04th October 2007
Excessive body weight compounds many health problems. It stresses the heart, the muscles, and the bones. It increases the likelihood of hernias, hemorrhoids, gallbladder disease, and many other conditions. Excess weight makes breathing more difficult, slo... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee
02nd September 2007
An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal lining, or a portion of abdominal organ, through the area around the navel. The bulge in the umbilicus may be present all the time or may only be noticed when the child is crying, coughing, or straining... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
24th July 2007
Thousands of Americans incur ventral hernias (incisional hernias) each year, with most of these hernias requiring hernia repair surgery. Many patient have questions regarding this condition and the treatment options it allows. Here then, are a few often a... Read >
Author: Legal
24th July 2007
A hiatal hernia, also known as a diaphragmatic hernia, is a protrusion of the stomach at the opening of the diaphragm where food goes into the stomach.
Many hiatal hernias are small and people often don't know they have them. But when a hernia is more... Read >
Author: Joe Barton
23rd July 2007
The amassing of previous faeces in the colon can widen it and allied body parts out of shape until it becomes 3 or 4 times as wide and 2 times as long as it actually is, with only a tiny channel through which faeces may pass through.
This can lead to ... Read >
Author: Dr.Smith
16th June 2007
Ventral hernia sufferers are rushing to their doctors after hearing that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated recall for Bard's Composix Kugel Mesh Patch. The patch, which is used in hernial repair surgeries, was first reca... Read >
Author: Legal
25th April 2007
One of the method which is used in hernia repair is surgery that consists in a single long incision made in the groin. There are two types of hernia repairs the first is a direct hernia when the hernia is bulging out of the abdominal wall and the bulge is... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
20th April 2007
One of the most commonly performed surgical procedures is hernia repair. The protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening is called hernia. The tyre wall separates the inner tube which can seep through the opening. Tissue protrudes occur t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
27th March 2007
When we talk about hernias, we talk about a defect or a hole in the muscle container of the abdominal wall. Because of this defect, the contents of the abdominal cavity (intestine, fat and other organs) may be pushed by the normal pressure that occurs wit... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
27th March 2007
Usually, the term hernia is used when we talk about hernias of the lower torso, but it can be used for bulges in other areas too. It is known that a hernia appears when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained.... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
26th March 2007
The inguinal hernia is the protrusion of an intestinal segment or a part of the abdominal layer called peritoneum inside the inguinal canal. It occurs in the groin area due to a weaker point of the abdominal wall. Inside the inguinal canal are the spermat... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
07th March 2007
Hernia is a problem that is caused by the weakening of muscles of the abdominal wall. It is a painful disease that can be seen both in children and adults. The causes that may lead to hernia are genetic ones or poor lifting techniques.
Because of the ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
01st March 2007
While a defect in the muscle wall of the abdomen appears, parts of internal organs, especially intestines, are pushed through, developing hernia. The problem is caused either because of genetic factors or because mechanical ones such as heavy lifting. Her... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
01st March 2007
Hernia is a muscle tissues problem. Hernia is classified in three categories: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia and incisional hernia. Its treatment seams to be evolving in the last decades because of the introduction of the tension-free repair, the lapar... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
15th February 2007
Coral Calcium and the Benefits of A Coral Calcium Supplement
Coral calcium was originally popularized by a television infomercial by Robert Barefoot. This infomercial was later removed by the FTC/FDA for false and unsubstantiated advertising claims. ... Read >
Author: supplementguy
06th February 2007
If you happen to notice a bulge in the inguinal area it may be caused by the protrusion of a particular tissue through the peritoneal serous. This inflammation increases its dimensions while you stand up and during coughing or sneezing. The condition is c... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
01st February 2007
The hiatus hernia is the partial drift of the stomach through the diaphragmatic muscle isolating the abdomen from the thorax. The only symptoms are often chest pains and heartburn; in severe cases an operation is available but in moderate cases the condit... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
30th January 2007
In spite of empiric treatment methods of using a truss to support the abdominal wall, femoral hernias are only curable by surgical means. The hernia will only get worse and must be operated to prevent strangulation.
Usually, the surgical intervention ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
30th January 2007
Hernias are most commonly localized in different areas of the abdomen, especially in the groin area. It appears like a swelling or tearing because the abdominal wall becomes weaken. In time pain can occur especially while lifting heavy objects. The first ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
26th January 2007
The femoral hernia is the protrusion of an abdominal content or an intestine fragment through the femoral channel. Due to a formed pressure the hernia appears in the natural tube-shaped channel forming a grape size bulging.
Femoral hernias can show no... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
26th January 2007
Hernias tend to enlarge in time and a quick medical consult could in some cases exempt the patients from surgery. But many persons with typical symptoms of hernia choose to wear a truss bandage instead of seeking professional help. The truss assembles a b... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
17th November 2006
Umbilical hernia is the least dangerous type of hernia and it appears very often at new born babies. It is a harmless illness that develops in the area of the belly-button, or umbilicus. A number of new-born children have a weakness in the muscles located... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
17th November 2006
Sports hernia is a very common illness among those who are playing sports like rugby, hockey and soccer because while playing these sports the body does a lot of twisting moves which weaken the muscles. Most people know this disease as 'Gilmore's Groin' a... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
12th September 2006
Hernia is a disease that which people have been suffering of for thousands of years, so because it's very common and widespread you won't find any news or too many discussions about it. But it can appear at everyone, nobody is immune at hernia, so it's be... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
12th September 2006
Hiatal hernia is not as widespread as inguinal hernia which is the most encountered form but it is the second most common type of hernia so you should know what it is and how it manifests in order to know if you are suffering from it and what to do in thi... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
19th July 2006
By: Emmanuel DeFreitas
Adjustable beds can be configured to alter their shape in order to alleviate pain attributed to certain medical conditions and ailments. They can be adjusted to maximize the most comfortable sleeping position, thus permitting the... Read >
Author: Emmanuel DeFreitas
16th June 2006
Umbilical hernia is a very common abnormality of the belly button that occurs in most babies' first years of life. Although parents become very concerned when they find out that their child has been diagnosed with umbilical hernia, there is virtually no r... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
15th May 2006
When the upper part of the stomach pokes through the esophageal hiatus, because of a weakness in its muscles, hiatal hernia occurs. The esophageal hiatus is the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus enters the abdominal cavity.
At the es... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
06th April 2006
A hiatal hernia is an anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and up into the chest. Although hiatal hernias are present in approximately 15% of the population, they are associated with symptoms in only a minori... Read >
Author: David Heartfield
23rd February 2006
Children and Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a condition normally associated with adults. Sadly, many children also suffer the effects of acid reflux.
This desease, also referred to as gastro-esophageal reflux, occurs when stomach contents churn and rise ... Read >
Author: Hanif Khaki
30th October 2005
Umbilical and inguinal hernias are very common in the shih tzu. They may be congenital or acquired. In acquired hernias, there generally is some history of trauma such is at birth with the umbilical cord being cut to short or excessive pull on the cord du... Read >
Author: Connie Limon
19th August 2005
Gastric bypass surgery comes in many forms but the most popular are combination-techniques that shrink the stomach by stapling off a small section and shortening the small intestine by reattaching it at a lower point where fewer calories will be absorbed.... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey
29th July 2005
Most bariatric surgeries can be performed using a minimally invasive technique called laparoscopic bariatric surgery. During this type of procedure, the surgeons make five or six tiny incisions instead of one large incision to perform the operation. The s... Read >
Author: Dave Lavinsky
20th July 2005
The more involved and more popular combination-procedure gastric bypass surgery involves stapling the stomach to make it smaller and reattaching the small intestine to bypass a portion responsible for the majority of calorie and nutrient absorption.
Ga... Read >
Author: Dave Lavinsky
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