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What is a Hernia ?

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally contains it. Most hernias occur within the abdominal cavity, between the chest and the hips. The most common forms of hernia are:

• Umbilical hernia
• Inguinal hernia
• Femoral Hernia
• Ventral / Incisional hernia

Umbilical Hernia

• An umbilical hernia occurs when part of your intestine bulges through the opening in abdominal muscles near bellybutton (navel). Umbilical hernias are common and typically harmless.
• Umbilical hernias are most common in infants, but they can affect adults as well.
• Children’s umbilical hernias often close on their own in the first two years of life, though some remain open into the fifth year or longer. Umbilical hernias that appear during adulthood are more likely to need surgical repair.

Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. An inguinal hernia isn’t necessarily dangerous. It doesn’t improve on its own, however, and can lead to life-threatening complications

Femoral Hernia

• A femoral hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle wall of the groin or inner thigh. Common causes include being overweight and overstraining while coughing, exercising, or passing stool.
• Femoral hernias are uncommon, accounting for fewer than 5 percent of all groin hernias. Typically, surgical repair is necessary because femoral hernias can lead to severe complications.

Incisional Hernia

• Incisional hernias can develop after abdominal surgery. They happen after up to 15 to 20 percent of abdominal operations involving incisions. Certain factors may increase or decrease your risk for developing an incisional hernia.
• Incisional hernias happen when the surgical cut in abdominal wall doesn’t close properly after surgery. This can cause your abdominal muscles to weaken, allowing tissue and organs to form a hernia.

• Partially Absorbable Composite Mesh manufactured from absorbable PGA-PCL film coated non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament.
• Designed for open and laparoscopic hernia repair when a tissue separating layer is needed.
• POLYMESH INOVA combines Betatech’s Polymesh Polypropylene with a tissue separating film layer of PGA-PCL absorbed within 90-120 days.