S2E25 - The differences between Hernias and Diastasis Recti

Published: Nov. 19, 2020, 11:34 p.m.

What is the difference between a hernia and diastasis recti?\xa0Many confuse the two and at times get procedures for a hernia when in reality they have diastasis recti.\xa0There is a lot confusion in this area and even the medical field don\u2019t seem to have a consensus.\xa0To clarify some of these important issues and to help those patients that might dealing with this, Dr. Rady dedicates this episode to Hernia versus diastasis recti.\xa0Joining him is the world-renowned expert in hernia repair, Dr. Shirin Towfigh.\xa0Our guest has devoted her entire career to abdominal wall reconstruction and has pushed the field to the limits.\xa0Together they discuss the differences between the two procedures and the options that are available.\xa0\xa0

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