Hernia: Signs and Symptoms
Monday, May 3rd, 2021
About one million hernia repairs are performed in the United States each year. A hernia is a common medical condition that can affect men, women, and children. It occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through a weak spot in a muscle or tissue. What causes it? There are different possible causes […]
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Friday, August 30th, 2019
It is estimated that about 5 percent of the population has a hernia. What is a hernia? A hernia is a condition characterized by an organ pushing through an opening in a muscle or tissue that holds it in place. The abdomen is the most common site of the hernia, but it may also appear […]
Read More »What is a Complex Hernia?
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019
A hernia is a common condition. About five percent of the population will develop a hernia at some point in life. A hernia occurs when the inside layers of the abdominal walls weaken and then eventually bulge or tear. This causes the formation of the balloon-like sac from the inner lining of the abdomen. This condition […]
Read More »Basic Hernia VS Complex Hernia
Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
A hernia is the bulging of an organ or fatty tissue through an abdominal opening. According to the Food and Drug Administration, hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Over one million American undergo some type of hernia surgery annually. Basic Abdominal Hernias An abdominal hernia is the […]
Read More »Repaired and Restored
Monday, January 15th, 2018
Parkwest Medical Center Health & Lifestyles There are plenty of ways to reduce the size of your belly. None of them were working for Gloria Stofflet of Crossville. With lots of exercise and trying her best to stick to a healthy diet, she wasn’t sure why her belly bulge wouldn’t budge. “I had this big […]
Read More »Final Fix: Patient Goes the Distance for Hernia Repair
Friday, October 6th, 2017
News from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center A series of choices led Mary Jeffers from Kingsport to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville for hernia surgery. She chose to have a double mastectomy at a Kingsport hospital after testing positive for the RAD50 gene that’s linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, and […]
Read More »Why Smoking and Hernia Repair Don’t Mix
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017
Complex hernias happen for a variety of reasons, but there are two important and somewhat unexpected factors that greatly affect a patient’s level of risk: smoking and weight gain. “A hernia is simply a hole where we’re not supposed to have one,” says Premier Surgical general surgeon Joel “Trey” Bradley III, MD. “The more complex […]
Read More »Uncomplicating Life: Grandma Thrives After Complex Hernia Repair
Tuesday, July 18th, 2017
From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles An overhang of vines on the deck of Norma Griffin’s Dandridge home provides shade on a sunny day. It’s a peaceful place for Griffin to recover from successful hernia surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center – and peace is welcome after several years of medical chaos. “I […]
Read More »Complex Hernia Center
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
According to the Food and Drug Administration, hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Over one million Americans undergo some type of hernia surgery every year. Many hernias can be repaired laparoscopically, which means smaller incisions, less invasive procedures, and less time in the hospital. However, some hernia […]
Read More »What You Need To Know About Hernia Surgery
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Hernia repair is a one of the most common procedures at Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville, as it is nationally. Over one million Americans undergo some type of hernia surgery each year, according to the American Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Roland B. Weast, MD, FACS, is one of the board certified surgeons at Premier […]
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