Hernia Repair, Hiatal
Introduction A hiatus hernia means that part of your stomach has squeezed through an opening in your diaphragm and into your chest. The stomach normally sits in the abdomen, underneath a large, thin sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. The opening in the diaphragm that the stomach can push through is called the hiatus. Your oesophagus (tube that carries food to your stomach) passes through the hiatus to reach your stomach. How a...
Hernia Repair, Femoral
Introduction A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Usually, your muscles are strong and tight enough to keep your intestines and organs in place. However, sometimes they are not, and this causes a hernia. A femoral hernia appears as a painful lump the size of a large grape in the inner upper part of the thigh or groin. The lump can often be pushed back in...
Hemorroidectomy
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are veins, normally present in and around the anus and lower rectum, that have become swollen due to stretching under pressure. These are very common in both men and women, and about half the population have hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common in pregnant women due to the pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, which cause hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. The...
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
What is a PEG? PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. PEG allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, bypassing the mouth and esophagus. This brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it’s performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might...
Gastroenterostomy
Introduction Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and bowel (large intestine). The most common symptoms are vomiting and repeated episodes of diarrhoea (three or more episodes within 24 hours). The causes and treatment of gastroenteritis can differ between children and adults. This section is about gastroenteritis in adults. What causes gastroenteritis in adults? The two most common causes of gastroenteritis in adults...
About Me
Dr. Bimal Shah is the senior most General & Laparoscopic surgeon in Mira – Bhayandar with largest series of operations. He also consults at Borivali – Dahisar. He believes in ethical practice & is available at only trust hospitals. He passed out from KEM hospital, Mumbai in 1993 and was a lecturer training newer surgeons & medical students till 1998. View biodata >>>
