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Hernia

The importance of well-checks during COVID-19

August 11, 2020

young patient with Dr. Eric Ball at a doctor's appointment

Maintaining a well-check during the COVID-19 pandemic ultimately led to a diagnosis requiring an outpatient procedure for one teen.

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Hernia Repair: Quick and Common

December 2, 2014

A common procedure, hernia repair is typically an outpatient surgery, meaning the child can go home the same day as the surgery.

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Hernias in Children: What Parents Should Know

June 23, 2014

Spotting a lump on a child’s body is scary for any parent, but parents can rest assured: Hernias are common and repair is a common procedure.

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