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 88 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
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.