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I had a major surgery for infected mesh using muscle flap to close me up 5 years ago and i heard a pop and my stomach is distended and looks herniated?

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See provider: You may have reinjured the area of the previous surgery. Please see your health provider for assessment.

Answered 11/16/2015

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