Balch, Franklin G., Jr. — Assistant surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 396. Select the format you want to export the citation ...

Femoral hernia: This groin hernia is not very common, but it can develop in the femoral canal that runs below the inguinal canal. Fatty tissue may push through it. Hiatal hernia: Another kind of ...

The prognosis for hernia repairs is generally good with timely diagnosis and repair. The prognosis depends on the type and size of hernia as well as on the ability to reduce risk factors ...