Epigastric

An epigastric hernia usually causes a bump to occur in the area below your sternum, or breastbone, and above your belly button. This bump is caused by a mass of fat that has pushed through the hernia. The raised area may be visible all the time or only when you cough, sneeze, or laugh. This bump, or mass, can grow and become larger in some cases. You can have more than one epigastric hernia at a time. An epigastric hernia can also cause tenderness and pain in the epigastric region. However, it’s common for an epigastric hernia not to show any symptoms.

Surgical repair can be carried out under general anesthetic or local anesthetic, depending on the preference of the individual and the advice of the surgeon.

Once the anesthetic has taken its course, the surgeon will make an incision in the hernia.The surgeon will move the hernia sac (the part of the tissue pushing out) to its correct position. They will also strengthen the muscle of the abdominal wall.

If the area causing muscular weakness is small, the surgeon may stitch it up. These permanent stitches are known as sutures, and they will prevent the hernia from pushing through again.

Once the hernia sac is in the correct position and the suture or mesh is in place, the surgeon will remove the laparoscope and close the surgical incision.

Dissolvable stitches are commonly used to close the wound. The surgeon will then cover the wound with a waterproof dressing.

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