Hernia Repair Surgery
1. What happens if a hernia is left untreated? Certain parts of the intestine may protrude and become caught in the abdominal wall, which will strangulate and cut off the blood supply to the surrounding trapped tissue. Untreated strangulated hernias can result in potentially fatal diseases including sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis, which is a severe intestinal inflammation. Hernias can occur to anyone at any age. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment must be given as soon as possible if suspected signs […]