A BULGE or swelling in the groin area of a child could be a tell-tale sign of inguinal hernia. This condition occurs when tissues push through an opening or a weak spot in the abdominal wall.

Surgery is always recommended for inguinal hernias in children. Laparoscopic hernia repair usually is not done on children. But a laparoscope may be used during open hernia repairs in children to ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.