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July 29, 2016

The Many Faces (And Places) Of A Hernia

Hernia, a condition caused by pressure forcing fatty tissue or a bodily organ through a weak area of muscle or [...]

June 13, 2017

Signs, symptoms and treatment of hernias

A column by Nicholas Verdura, MD One of the most frequently performed operations by general surgeons worldwide is the repair [...]

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June 26, 2018

Hernia: When Do You Need Surgery?

Dr. Chike Chukwumah, director of the Hartford Hospital Hernia Center, answers your questions about hernias.  Q: What is a hernia?  A: A [...]

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• HHC Medical Group

May 03, 2018

How Anyone Can Get a Hernia (Including Women)

By Dr. Chike Chukwumah How common are hernias? Surgeons at the Hernia Center at Hartford Hospital repair more than 1,000 [...]

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• The Hospital Of Central Connecticut

July 02, 2018

Doctor’s Advice: If You Have a Hernia

By Dr. Nicholas Verdura The Hospital of Central Connecticut Hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed operations worldwide. [...]

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• Hartford Hospital
• The Hospital Of Central Connecticut

June 06, 2019

June is National Hernia Awareness Month

Did you know that nearly 1 million hernia operations are performed each year in the U.S.? Hernias are abnormal bulges [...]