Types of Hernia

• Inguinal Hernia

• Different Hernias

• Different Hernias

Hernia can be classified in different ways:

• Congenital – by birth i.e., development disorders
• Infantile – during infant stage due to weakness
• Senile – due to weakness in elderly persons
• Traumatic – due to injury or strainFurther, it can be classified as:
• Bulging
• Sliding

Trapped Hernia

Strangulated Hernia

It can also be classified as:

• Reducible – which get back easily to original position
• Non-reducible – which will not get reduced due to strangulation or obstruction

Why do Hernias occur?

Hernia can occur due to strain which can increase the abdominal pressure such as:

• Weight lifting
• Gaining weight
• Chronic cough
• Passing urine with great difficulty (enlarged prostate)
• Straining at stool due to constipation, piles, fissure, etc.
• Taking full and heavy meal
• Pregnancy
• Problems occurred due to operation of stomach
• Defect in wall since birth

Inguinal Hernia (Complete)

Prolene Hernia System (PHS)

Prolene Hernia System

Hernial Path leading to testicle

Developed by M/s ETHICON, after years of research, the two layered mesh Prolene Hernia system – popularly known as PHS, is in the shape of a button. It is inserted at the spot of the Hernia.

The advantages of the use of Prolene Hernia System (PHS) are:

• Repeated hernia problems can occur in patients. If a hernia is operated with “Prolene
• It is a tissue tension free repair which provides early recovery
• Hospitalization is only for a day for patients operated with PROLENE Hernia system
• Hernia System”, the chances of recurrence can be avoided. It provides a tissue tension free repair, coupled with speedy recovery. Patients operated with “Prolene Hernia System” needs hospitalization ONLY for a day and the procedure is done under local anesthesia. It eliminates the need for stitches or dressing and patients can resume work within few days of the surgery.

Contact Shalby Hospital for Hernia Surgery & Treatment in India.