A member asked:

I had left inguinal hernia surgery open repair with mesh in 2010.my mri report says mild thickening and irregularities is seen in left groin. meaning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Scar likely: The reader may not know the surgical history and mesh to include in the interpretation.

Answered 2/13/2014

4.5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had left inguinal hernia surgery open repair with mesh in 2010.my mri report says mild thickening and irregularities is seen in left groin. meaning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Don't know if should get exploratory groin surgery or sports hernia. In a lot of pain tried everything had tons of nerve blocks & MRIs don't say much ?

A member asked:

I have had mesh placed due to inguinal hernia surgery. Is it ok for me to have an MRI done? I know metal objects are a problem but how about such mesh

A member asked:

Had hernia repair 2 months ago, w/o mesh open surgery . after 15 days I masturbated, and from then I've been masturbating 7 times a week. I have pain in groin now, and some veins in scrotum seems to be enlarged, and groin hardened on left side?

A member asked:

I've had an inguinal hernia repair open surgery with mesh about 2 weeks ago. I still feel a bit of pain in my left testicule from time to time (rarely?

A member asked:

I had open inguinal hernia surgery on my left side without mesh four weeks ago.. I have been having burning & stabbing pain in groin with a dull ache ?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I had an inguinal hernia surgery (open repair with mesh) in 2010.I feel pain in surgical side when i ejaculate. My MRI report is normal. What to do?

I had a left inguinal hernia surgery (open repair) with mesh. I wanna know if spermatic cord is scarred into the mesh will it appear in MRI scan?

I had an inguinal hernia surgery (open repair) in 2010.I feel pain in surgical side when i ejaculate. My MRI report is normal what should I do now?

I had an inguinal hernia surgery in 2010 i feel pain in my groin when i ejaculate i wanna know if my repair is damaged will it be appear in MRI result?

Had hernia surgery in groin as child. Need a MRI will there be any metal clips along with the mesh or anything to cause trouble?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?