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How to get surgery on my outy belly button ?
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Hernis: Umbilical hernia can be repaired. See your doctor to get referral to surgeon. Repairs are appropriate after the age of 3 to 5.
Answered 1/2/2013
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Talk to MD: This is a straight forward abdominal surgery that can be performed either by a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon.
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How bad is a popped out belly button? What is it called? When after birth you need surgery to survive. Doctors please help. Well my mom had my little baby sister on february the 22 of 2010 but the doctor told her that she had to get a surgery 3 months aft
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