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Ventral Hernia Repair

Ventral Hernia Repair. Khalihia Hines 2010 Aliquippa High School Senior Project. What is a Ventral Hernia?. Occurs in the abdominal wall where a previous surgical incision was made Abdominal muscles have weakened leading to a bulge or a tear

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Ventral Hernia Repair

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  1. Ventral Hernia Repair Khalihia Hines 2010 Aliquippa High School Senior Project

  2. What is a Ventral Hernia? • Occurs in the abdominal wall where a previous surgical incision was made • Abdominal muscles have weakened leading to a bulge or a tear • Inner lining of the abdomen pushes through weakened area of the abdominal wall forming a balloon-like sac • Can cause a loop of intestines, other abdominal contents to push into the sac

  3. Where can Ventral Hernias occur? • Belly button (Umbilicus) • Any area along the abdominal wall

  4. How do you know when you have a Hernia? • Recognized as a bulge under skin • Occasionally causes no discomfort at all unless lifting heavy objects, coughing, straining during urination or bowel movement, or prolonged standing or sitting • Feel sharp or dull ache that gets worse towards the ending of the day • Redness, nausea or vomitting associated with the bulge are signs the hernia is entrapped

  5. What causes a Ventral Hernia? • Develop through straining near or around a surgical incision site • Persistent coughing, difficulty with bowel movements or urination, or frequent need for straining

  6. Advantages of the Ventral Hernia Repair! • Less post-operative pain • Shortened hospital stay • Faster return to regular diet • Quicker return to normal activity

  7. Preparations for Surgery! • Cleansed colon and intestines through a cleansing solution • No eating or drinking after midnight the night before • Preoperative Preparation; blood work, medical evaluation, chest x-ray, and an EKG depending on your age and medical conditions

  8. How is the Operation Performed? • Incision is made on the abdominal wall using a tiny laser • Mesh or Screen is placed in the abdominal wall for a sound closure • Skin and Mesh are sewn together to close the incision • Performed under a general anesthetic or local anesthesia with sedation or spinal anesthesia

  9. What Should Be Expected After Surgery? • Pain medicine will be needed for frequently mild or moderate pain • Lump may occur in area where hernia was, if so contact physician • Fever, chills, vomitting, complicated urination, or drainage from incisions

  10. When to call the Doctor! • Persistent fever over 101 F • Bleeding • Increased abdominal Swelling • Pain that is not relieved by medications • Persistent nausea or vomiting • Chills • Persistent cough or shortness of breath • Drainage from any incision • Redness surrounding your incisions

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