Gallbladder Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Usually, the treatment of choice for various conditions of the gallbladder is a cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder).
What Is an Umbilical Hernia?
An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscle surrounding the belly button doesn't close properly, leaving an opening in the abdominal wall. As the intestines spill over into the opening, it creates a bulge in the belly button.
What Is a Hernia?
A hernia is a tear in a muscle or other tissue that lets part of an internal organ bulge through it. Often, it's the intestines. This sounds like it would cause noticeable symptoms-and sometimes it does. However, many don't have any hernia symptoms at all, or they simply notice a bump or bulge.
Not just a hernia: Symptoms disguise life-threatening condition
An endoscopy showed that Nathan had a hiatal hernia. This occurs when the upper part of the stomach budges through the large muscle separating the abdomen and chest.
Research suggests cancer care systems need to be more patient-centered
A recent review collected and analyzed 54 studies from the UK, USA, and Canada. The findings highlight numerous factors that were linked with worse patient experience, showing how cancer care may not be meeting the needs of all patients.
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