Thank you for your reply.
I'm actually looking into the Canadian center you mentioned (the
Shouldice center in Toronto). It seems reputable, reasonable (at last
my dual-citizenship comes in handy!), and I have family in the area to
take care of me. I'll keep you all posted.
peace,
-John
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wrote:
>
> > Do any of the MD's here have an opinion on the various methods of
> > hernia repair?
> >
> > According to www.hernia.org, there are at least three methods in
> > use.
>
> The degree of hernia and whether it is the first time it occured plus other
> issues of the patient's general health and ability to tolerate surgery
> govern the repair. There are centers that do just hernias such as the one
> in this website. Another place is in Canada. There are a few in the US.
>
> There is no "best," rather it is a question of what is best for an
> individual.
>
> John
>
> John J. Messmer, M.D.
> Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine
> Penn State College of Medicine
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