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I have a lump under lower incision after laparoscopic appendectomy, what could this be?

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Dr. Charles Hendricks answered

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Many things: But most likely simple tissue swelling that will go away in a few weeks, infection would be tender and red, a hernia this early would be unlikely. Call your surgeon if it persist.

Answered 11/25/2013

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A member asked:

I have a lump under lower incision after laparoscopic appendectomy, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Hendricks answered

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