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Strangulated hernia causing sudden unexpected death-A major concern. Re: Inguinal hernias
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - April 8, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

undecided
I have a sense of what I want my career to look like, but in 2017 it's not clear how to get there after completing residency (nearly there...). I'm looking to "do" general surgery (gasp!) -- private vs. local hospital/network -- with a broad swathe of bread and butter as well as more complex cases: Hernias incisional and inguinal, gallbladders, appendectomies, venous access, and a spectrum of thyroid, melanoma, and breast surgery. I'd like to do elective colectomies and rectal resections... undecided (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 30, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Deckard_9139 Source Type: forums

Finding "the best" hernia repair surgeon
Background: I have a family friend with large bilateral inguinal hernias. His father suffered a similar predicament and ended up with 5 hernia repairs before ending up dying from CRC with a recurrent hernia on one side. In short, his father suffered extensively from his hernias despite going to what I would consider well trained, high volume surgeons in a major city. He has a brother with a history of hernias as well. My family friend has considerable wealth, resources and resolve... Finding "the best" hernia repair surgeon (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 24, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mimelim Source Type: forums

Family Medicine vs General Surgery
I know these are rather different specialties, but has any of you made the choice between these two? I guess the choice is a lot about taming the ego and prestige/income desires. It is not just simply choosing between hernias, lumps and gallbladders vs outpatient clinic. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 27, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kahreek Source Type: forums