Overview
Providers
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Overview
Overview
Hernias form at a tear in the strength layer of the abdominal wall, called fascia. Fascia gives structural support to the muscles and when it is torn, the muscles retreat to where there is fascial support, leaving behind a weakness where a bulge or hernia sac can develop. Damaged or torn fascia requires surgery. Hernias get larger with time, and if left untreated, can entrap internal fat or even parts of your intestine. If the intestine is trapped in the hernia sac, it is called incarceration and requires immediate evaluation at the emergency room. The reason for this is that incarcerated bowels can result in a cut-off blood supply leading to intestinal strangulation, which means the tissue is ischemic or non-viable. Both incarceration and strangulation are indications for emergency surgery. We recommend elective hernia repair for this reason, whenever possible.
Proliance general surgeons can help with a wide variety of hernia conditions:
Providers
Providers

Carol J. Cornejo, MD
General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Breast, Abdominal, Hernia, Laparoscopic

Helen H. Kim, MD
Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, GERD Surgery
Hernia, Colon, Gallbladder, Ab Reconstruction

Justin P. Olsen, MD
Minimally Invasive, Colorectal, & General Surgery
Robotic, Abdominal, Anorectal, Hernia
Locations
Locations
Proliance Eastside Surgical Specialists
Care Center
1231 116th Ave NE Suite 930
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804
coordinates
Proliance Surgical Specialists of Edmonds
Care Center
7320 216th Street SW Suite 20
Edmonds, WA 98026-7610