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Mary Petersen

Mary Petersen, RN, CMSRN, is a medical-surgical nurse on a general surgery floor in Hartford, Connecticut. She has cared for postoperative patients for eight years, helping them with incisional care and mobility after abdominal operations. She also writes about surgical recovery for Biology Insights. Petersen focuses on giving patients realistic expectations for healing after procedures.

What Is a Reducible Hernia and When Is It an Emergency?
What Does a Hernia Look Like? Bulges and Warning Signs
Is Acid Reflux Common After Surgery?
What Is an Umbilical Hernia in Adults: Causes & Treatment
What Types of Hernias Are There and How Are They Treated?
What Is an Adhesion? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Causes a Ventral Hernia?
What Can You Eat After Hiatal Hernia Surgery?
What Are the Symptoms of an Incisional Hernia?
How Long Do Perianal Abscesses Last?
What Is a Small Fat-Containing Umbilical Hernia?
Where Is an Epigastric Hernia Located?
Can a Hernia Cause Discharge? Signs and Complications
What Happens If I Push My Hernia Back In?
How Big Are Hernias & Why Does Their Size Matter?
Can a Hernia Burst? The Real Dangers Explained
What Happens If a Hernia Is Left Untreated?
What Are the Different Types of Hernia?
Why Is My Appendix Scar on the Left Side?
When to Worry About an Umbilical Hernia in Adults
Abdominal Wall Hernia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment