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I had hernia repair (no mesh) on february. i now feel a small lump under the wound. it this a recurrence?

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Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Could be...: ...or it could be a small collection of old blood (hematoma) or plasma type serous fluid (seroma) get with your doc or back yo your surgeon to confirm.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Possibly: you need to see the surgeon who did the surgery. he will be able to tell you if you have a recurrence.

Answered 5/10/2014

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A member asked:

I had hernia repair (no mesh) on february. i now feel a small lump under the wound. it this a recurrence?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

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