Other types of hernias
* sliding hernia - the hernia sac is partially formed by the wall of a viscus
* Littre's hernia - hernia involving a Meckel's diverticulum
* Spigelian hernia - hernia through the linea semilunaris (spigelian fascia); a.k.a. spontaneous lateral ventral hernia
* internal hernia - hernia into or involving an intraabdominal structure
* obturator hernia - hernia through obturator canal
* lumbar hernia
o Petit's hernia - hernia through Petit's triangle (inferior lumbar triangle)
o Grynfeltt's hernia - hernia through Grynfeltt-Lesshaft triangle (superior lumbar triangle)
* pantaloon hernia
* ventral hernia
* Richter's hernia - incarcerated or strangulated hernia involving only one sidewall of the bowel. can result in bowel perforation through ischaemia without causing bowel obstruction.
* epigastric hernia - hernia through the linea alba above the umbilicus
* intraparietal hernia
* Hesselbach's hernia
* Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
o Bochdalek's hernia
o Morgagni's hernia
* propertitoneal hernia
* Cooper's hernia
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Recovering from your hernia repair- Personal injury
Hernia Aftercare
Rarely, some people can experience troublesome problems after their hernia repair operation. The following symptoms may need treatment:
Moderate to severe pain, or persistent discomfort after 24 hours
‘Flu-like’ symptoms, with a high temperature
A very sore or inflamed wound site
An excessively bruised wound site
Persistent nausea and sickness
If you experience any of the above, call the 24-hour Doctor or GP post-operative helpline. We will provide you with advice on what to do.