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2months post op incisional hernia repair with mesh . still looks like a hernia to me why?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Could be fluid: Post-operative seromas, a collection of fluid at the site of an incision, may cause some protrusion under the skin, looking like a hernia. It is possible that there is a recurrent hernia also, the only way to know, is to have your surgeon examine you and if necessary to get additional imaging studies. Make an appointment

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Depends : One possibility is that your hernia came back immediately. ( not good but rare ). More commonly there is old blood or fluid (seroma) there that feels like a hernia but will eventually be reabsorbed and go away. Your surgeon should be able to tell you. And Ultrasound or CT scan can help if unsure.

Answered 11/27/2017

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