Incisional hernias may seem to appear and disappear, which is referred to as a reducible hernia. The hernia may not be noticeable unless the patient is involved in an activity that increases abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing, straining due to constipation or lifting heavy objects.
Treatment of Incisional Hernia
The surgeon will make a cut in the abdomen and carefully push the hernia back into place. For larger incisional hernias a mesh may be stitched over the defect to strengthen the abdominal wall. The cut is then closed with dissolving stitches.
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