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What to do if i have partially reduceable left hernia, ultasound report says as follows?

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Dr. Joseph Pfeifer answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Fix it : Assuming it's an inguinal hernia. If it doesn't completely reduce, there is the risk that it can become incarcerated (not reducible) and strangulated (the bowel in the hernia dies). These can be repaired laparoscopically very easily. Talk to a surgeon.

Answered 6/18/2014

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