13-05-2025
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
The Latest in Hernia Repair: New Techniques, New Research
Hernias can be an unnerving manifestation of the body's wear and tear, creating a sudden bulge in the groin or abdomen when part of an internal organ or tissue—such as the intestine—pushes through the surrounding muscle or tissue.
As the population ages, the incidence of hernias is increasing in the U.S. And research shows several age-related factors, such as weakened abdominal muscles, can make hernias harder to treat successfully. Researchers at the University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine found that about 1 in 6 older Americans who had undergone an operation to repair a hernia had repeat surgery less than 10 years later.
