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Had a belly button hernia is it cimmon to have a hard mass beneath the belly button nearly a year and a half after surgery?
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I would go see : surgeon who performed the repair to see if its just scar tissue and what can be done about it
Answered 7/25/2014
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Probably ok: This is not typical, and is probably due to suture material and/or mesh. Could also represent a recurrent hernia. If it's not botherinng you, it's likely ok, and nothing to do. Best to see your surgeon to check it out. Hope this helps!
Answered 7/23/2014
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