Ventral Hernia
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A ventral hernia is the protrusion of tissue or organs through a weak point in the anterior abdominal wall. It can appear in any area of the abdomen, including near the navel or over a previous surgical scar.
Common symptoms: a lump or bulge that is more noticeable when coughing, straining, or standing up, sometimes accompanied by discomfort or a sensation of pressure.
When to see a doctor? If the lump becomes painful, hard, reddened, or does not reduce, a prompt evaluation is important, since it could indicate a complication.
Which specialist manages it? In children, the pediatric surgeon and the pediatrician are the ones who evaluate the hernia and decide on the most appropriate follow-up. In the face of an abdominal bulge that changes or causes pain, it is advisable to consult these professionals without delay.
Data on 81 doctors who treat ventral hernia
Which specialist treats ventral hernia?
A ventral hernia in children is evaluated by a pediatric surgeon, who determines whether surgical treatment is needed; a pediatrician can be the first point of contact for initial evaluation. You can book these specialists if you notice a bulge in the child's abdomen.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ventral hernia
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Frequently asked questions
What is ventral hernia?
A ventral hernia is the protrusion of tissue or organs through a weak point in the anterior abdominal wall. It can appear in any area of the abdomen, including near the navel or over a previous surgical scar.
Which doctor treats ventral hernia?
A ventral hernia in children is evaluated by a pediatric surgeon, who determines whether surgical treatment is needed; a pediatrician can be the first point of contact for initial evaluation. You can book these specialists if you notice a bulge in the child's abdomen.