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Incisional hernia

A bulge at or near a surgical incision that can occur if the abdominal wall does not heal firmly.

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Short-term and long-term complications of cesarean

Short-term and long-term complications of cesarean

Cesarean Is Common, Useful, and Still Major Surgery A cesarean delivery involves abdominal wall entry, opening of the uterus, delivery of the baby and placenta, closure of several tissue layers, and management of anesthesia, bleeding, infection prevention, and postoperative pain. Because it is performed so often, it can sometimes sound routine. For an individual patient, […]