A hernia of the abdominal wall is a condition that affects up to 27% of men and 3% of women in the United States. Over 1 million hernia repairs are done every year, making it one of the most common general surgery procedures. On the next Line One, hernia specialists discuss the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal hernias.
HOST: Dr. Justin Clark, MD, FACS
GUEST:
- Dr John Muffoletto, MD, General surgeon
- Dr Nathaniel Eastman, MD, General surgeon, Alaska Native Medical Center
LINKS:
- The Americas Hernia Society has general information on abdominal hernias
- American College of Surgeons explain the process of repairing a hernia
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
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