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M58, is second inguinal hernia repair possible. first was done in traditional manner without mesh.

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Hernia: Yes some times hernia repairs just recur and need to be redone

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 8/29/2014

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