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TMC Medical Minutes: Diagnosing and Treating a Hernia

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Posted: Wed 6:14 PM, Jun 04, 2008

Hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries done in the U.S. In fact, more than 500,000 people have hernia repairs each year. Surgeon Ikram Kureshi discusses the diagnosis and treatment of a hernia.


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