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I had to operate, so I will bring back Dr Blatnik next month. Thanks
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this week’s HerniaTalk LIVE Q&A with Dr Blatnik is rescheduled due to scheduling conflict.
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Mini abdominoplasty implies you don’t have a large pannus that would benefit from a full abdominoplasty. It will not change the outcome from an incisional hernia repair.
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The original Lichtenstein technique and the Amid modification (which is what I use) are the best techniques for safe and effective hernia repair. And both have data to support them.
The reality is, similar to the Shouldice, Bassini, and laparoscopic repairs, many surgeons tweak these otherwise standardized repairs.
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1. The collagen deficit related to the predisposition to hernias is genetic.
2. To date we don’t have strong evidence that supplementation with any form of collagen would prevent hernias. It definitely can’t cure a hernia once it forms.
3. Red light therapy is good to muscle strains as it can reduce inflammation and promote healing. It will do nothing for hernias.
4. No amount of pepper or other dietary change will cure a hernia. If you treat your constipation you may notice less protrusion of your hernia. -
No HerniaTalk Live Q&A this week. See you all back on July 12.
Happy Fourth!
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Watch this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/f0ITX8GAscI
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This was a very educational and entertaining episode. You can watch it on my Facebook page and here on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/Ru59sHBdisM
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We did it! 100th episode is recorded. And it was flush with so many great flashbacks and current questions.
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Absolutely no reason to cut nerves as part of any tissue repair. Not sure who told you that is done.
No studies on women at all. You are right.
Cutting the round ligament has no effect on prolapse or other uterine support
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The round ligament has no sexual function.
I have not seen or been reported to by my patients that the Shouldice or any other tissue repair of the inguinal hernia in women confers any negative sexual function. If anything, inguinal hernia repair can reduce pelvic floor spasm and thus penetration is less painful.
Once caveat: we do not recommend cutting the ilioinguinal or genital nerve branches in women. These nerves provide skin sensation to the mons, which can enhance sexual pleasure.
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The king of watchful waiting answered all our burning questions. If you missed it, you can watch it here:
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So many stories shared. And so many lessons learned from each.
If you missed this week’s HerniaTalk LIVE, you can catch it here: https://youtu.be/vTrdd61Nq2M
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Amazing hour with Dr. Bahlani! The discussion was packed with information about all sorts of #pelvicpain, including bladder, vaginal, penile, vulvar, perineal, pudendal, and other pelvic floor disorders. If you missed it, you can watch it all on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/la4SsUecAqo
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Thanks everyone who participated. We had so many questions posed and answered.
If you missed it, you can watch and share from here: https://youtu.be/UWWHbFx1hog
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Got it.
You should be able to edit your posts.
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Constipation does not imply obstruction. Those are two distinct clinical situations: one is non-urgent and the other is urgent/emergent.
If the hernia includes his colon and he is obstructing as a result, then that requires repair. Otherwise, it is common for elderly to be constipated, with our without hernias, and so the treatment should be aimed at the colon, not the hernia.
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Jam Packed session. I hope you all enjoyed it. If you missed it, you can watch and share from you YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/q9NfA_S8yVM
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I restored your post. Here you go, @pinto