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A member asked:

I had my inguinal hernia operation in the year 2006, now i have a swelling in the area near the right inguinal canal area, no swelling in testical?

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Dr. Stephen Chinn answered

Same side?: Probably a recurrence of your hernia. Will likely need support with mesh.

Dr Romans and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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