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Is it possible to reherniate after having a fixed hiatal hernia repaired along with a large hematoma later drained?
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Possible: Its possible, but unlikely. Keep in touch with your surgeon should anything go wrong.
Answered 10/12/2012
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Yes: There can be a recurrence of the hiatal hernia even after repair.
Answered 5/16/2017
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Yes: But all re-herniations are different, and are variable in severity. Call your surgeon, or another surgeon with experience with hiatal hernia repair for an evaluation.
Answered 1/5/2019
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