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What is Abdominal hernia repair?

Category: Surgeries

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A hernia results from the weakening of the abdominal wall. This weakening allows the contents of the abdomen to protrude from the normal boundaries. Hernias are repaired by implanting a sterile surgical mesh to strengthen the weakened abdominal wall.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Abdominal pain 8 0
Inguinal hernia 5 1
Hiatal hernia 1 1
Pain in knee(s) 1 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 1
Mild 1
None 0

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Abdominal hernia repair

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal pain 1
Muscle pain 1
Neurological fatigue 1
Surgical pain 1

Duration

Stopped having Abdominal hernia repair

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 23
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 3
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 0
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 1
$25-49 0
< $25 0
Not specified 3
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1 patient evaluation for Abdominal hernia repair

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Oct 9, 2011 (Started Oct 09, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for hiatal hernia)
  • Side effects
    Severe (nausea and vomiting)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: One time
  • 0 helpful marks
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