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Dr. Shirin Towfigh
@Herniadoc
Queen of Hernias. Fascia-nista. Hernia Whisperer. beverlyhillsherniacenter.com ; CME course: cme.beverlyhillsherniafoundation.org/course
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Feb 25
    Groin & pelvic pain is one of the most misunderstood areas in medicine ⚠️ And it doesn’t belong to just one specialty 🩺 This CME course is for physicians who evaluate: ✔ Chronic groin pain ✔ Pelvic pain ✔ Athletic pubalgia 🏃‍♂️ ✔ Groin & pelvic pain in females 👩 ✔
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Apr 11, 2020
    So amazing 🙏🏻. @kylieskin donated over 6,000 pounds of #handsanitizer to us today. We currently have a shortage of @PURELL hand sanitizers for #HealthcareHeroes This has all been a true labor of 💕. Thank you to @KylieJenner @KrisJenner for your generous donation and warm 💝
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    May 20, 2022
    Who else knew about the Maydl hernia? #itsnotjustahernia
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Feb 3, 2020
    You know you’re a #hernia nerd when all the texts and DMs you get during #SuperBowl is about @shakira ‘a diastasis recti and possible umbilical #hernia. . @ericpaulimd was first to tag me. Then @JoubinGabbayMD texts me. And then my peeps. #itsnotjustahernia
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Jun 25, 2023
    Interesting paper looking at mesh v no mesh in umbilical hernias <1cm: - short term more patients could feel mesh related symptoms - long term less hernia recurrences with mesh (0.2% vs 1.7%) - no other major differences I’d still not use mesh: It’s not worth risking mesh
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    Steven D Wexner MD, PhD
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    Jun 24, 2023
    Suture versus open mesh repair for small umbilical hernia: Results of a propensity-matched cohort study - ⁦@SamuelFrey13⁩ in ⁦@SurgJournal⁩ ⁦@eurohernias⁩ ⁦@BritishHernia⁩ ⁦@AmericanHernia⁩ ⁦@DanishHernia⁩ surgjournal.com/article/S0039-…
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Nov 11, 2024
    Less Common Hernias reviewed by Dr David Lourié: 1. Spigelian hernia TAPP is a good approach for these. Remember some of these can be low lying and mistaken for an inguinal hernia. @IHC_hernia #IHC2024
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Apr 18, 2024
    I know I repair hernias, but now I’m at the much needed Hernia Prevention session at #SAGES2024. The guru @DeerenbergEva speaks: 👉Small needle 👉2-0 suture 👉Slowly absorbable 👉Small bites 👉Self locking knot 👉approximate don’t strangulate @SAGES_Updates
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    May 30, 2024
    Nicely done Swedish clinical trial randomizing incisional closure after colorectal surgery with 4:1 PDS vs 4:1 RTL. Hernia at 1yr was 3x higher in PDS group. 4:1 RTL is a technique using non-absorbable suture placed parallel along the fascia edges with ends untied until after
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Dec 27, 2019
    Replying to @choo_ek
    Horrible. But so common. Which is why those of us who do actual practice the caring personal bedside manner we were taught in medical school have such devoted patients.
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Nov 12, 2024
    Passionate talk by @EdgardLozada on tips for reducing risks of incisional hernias. Step by step advice. Really great points. I wished all surgeons were aware of his recommendations—so many incisional hernias would be prevented. Also, I’ve never used this suturing technique,
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Jul 23, 2020
    Abdominal wall reconstruction involves not only repairing a #hernia but also restoring #core abdominal wall function. This patient is only 2 weeks after his surgery. He’s now able to do sit-ups & get out of bed without 1st rolling to the side. #incisionalhernia #diastasisrecti
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Apr 5, 2019
    And now the Man of the #SAGES2019 Meeting: Our wonderful President, Jeffrey Marks, is giving his Presidential Address while doing what’s he’s passionate about: 🏃RUNNING🏃 Really. Not joking. I’m getting short of breath just watching him. @SAGES_Updates @AuroraPryor
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Mar 28, 2023
    . @SAGES_Updates annual meeting sighting. If you’re not in Montreal, THIS is what you’re missing out. #SAGES2023
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    Dr. Shirin Towfigh
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    Mar 12, 2019
    When I finished residency, we had only 1 female Chair in Surgery: Dr Olga Johansson. Now, 17/181 are female. Baby steps. @AmericasHernia @ACSPastPrez98 @AdralesG #AHS19 @WomenSurgeons #ILookLikeASurgeon