Functional classification of Hernia:
Grade I
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Swelling appears on coughing/straining and disappears on lying down
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Defect size finger breadth
Grade II
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Small, indirect, incomplete reducible hernia
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Swelling limited to inguinal canal
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Moderate size direct hernia
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Swelling present on standing and reduces in the supine position
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Defect thumb size
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Small indirect reducible
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Reducible femoral hernia
Grade III
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Moderate size indirect reducible
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Swelling extends up to neck of the scrotum but not to the testis
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Large reducible direct hernia
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Recurrent groin hernia
Grade IV
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Large, reducible, indirect
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Sac extending up to testis
Grade V
- Large complete indirect inguinal hernia partially reducible or irreducible
- Irreducible femoral hernia
Types of Hernia
Hiatal hernias can be treated with medication and diets changes, but sometimes require surgery.
Treatment of Hernia- Medicine or surgery?
There is no acceptable medical treatment of a hernia. Once a hernia has developed it will tend to enlarge and cause discomfort. Delayed hernia repair can result in complications.
If a loop of bowel gets caught in a hernia it may become obstructed or its blood supply may be cut off (strangulated). This could then become a life-threatening situation. Since hernias can be repaired effectively and with minimal risk most surgeons, therefore, recommend that surgery for a hernia should be performed as an elective procedure unless there are other serious medical problems.
What are Surgical Options for Hernia?
Standard Open Repair
Tension Free Hernia Repair
Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic or key hole) Repair
Our Specialist
Dr. Nitish Jhawar
M.S., FMAS, FIAGES, FALS, FACRSI
Fellow Advance Laparoscopic Surgery
Fellow Colorectal Surgery USA
Senior Laparoscopic & Colorectal Surgeon
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