Diagnosis and treatment of abdominal hernias

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A hernia of the abdominal wall is a condition that affects up to 27% of men and 3% of women in the United States. Over 1 million hernia repairs are done every year, making it one of the most common general surgery procedures. On the next Line One, hernia specialists discuss the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal hernias.

HOST: Dr. Justin Clark, MD, FACS
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
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