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Is a mesh a good surgical repair option for umbilical hernia?
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Yes: Mesh is the best surgical option for repair of an umbilical hernia. Hernias smaller than a centimeter can probably be repair with suture alone, but anything bigger requires mesh to decrease the risk of a recurrent hernia.
Answered 2/10/2017
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