Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, and surgery is the most common
treatment. Several surgical options are available, but each is associated with a range of …

Objectives: This study was aimed at discovering the efficacy the deep core stability exercise
program has on the closure of diastasis recti and on the overall improvement in the quality of …

Differentiation of direct inguinal hernias, indirect inguinal hernias, and femoral hernias is
often difficult at clinical examination and pre-sents challenges even at diagnostic imaging …

Abdominal wall hernias are common diseases of the abdomen with a global incidence
approximately 4%-5%. They are distinguished in external, diaphragmatic and internal …

The role of imaging in obstetrics and gynecology has undergone a revolution over the past
few decades. Well-established methods such as endovaginal ultrasound have had a central …

The true incidence of chronic pain after inguinal herniorrhaphy is unknown and, until
recently, was a secondary consideration, recurrence rates being deemed of greater …

Educational Objectives and Key Points 1. Given that abdominal hernias are a frequent
imaging finding, radiologists not only are required to interpret the appearances of abdominal …

Background Abdominal wall hernias are a common imaging finding in the abdomen.
Ultrasonography (US) is noninvasive and allows the examination of the patient in a …

Abdominal wall injuries occur in nearly one of 10 patients coming to the emergency
department after nonpenetrating trauma. Injuries range from minor, such as abdominal wall …

Surgical mesh is used most frequently for tension-free repair of abdominal wall hernias in
adults, because the rate of hernia recurrence is lower with mesh than with primary soft-tissue …