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Global Incidence and Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair
Question What is the incidence of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following elective inguinal hernia repair (IHR), and what risk factors are associated with POUR?
Study finds inverse correlation between dietary magnesium intake and peripheral arterial disease
In a recent article published in PLOS One, researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the association between dietary magnesium intake and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a chronic atherosclerotic disease primarily affecting the lower extremities.
What to Know About Diaphragmatic Hernia
A diaphragmatic hernia is a hole in your diaphragm, the muscle located below the lungs that helps you inhale and exhale.
Overview of treatment for inguinal and femoral hernia in adults
The definitive treatment for all hernias, regardless of origin or type, is surgical repair [1]. Groin hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations.
The 6 Most Common Types of Hernia
Here, we’ll discuss different areas in the body where hernias can occur, plus guide you to more in-depth information about each hernia type. Some hernias may cause a few symptoms. Others can be a medical emergency.
