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Male 29, had rt. ing. indirect hernia surgery 9 days back, now feeling raised area under suture line, could this be due to mesh or due to sutures?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Check: Could be infection, hematoma or scar. Check with your surgeon.

Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. Randall Zuckerman answered

Specializes in Surgery

Hernia: This is probably a healing ridge which is a normal part of recovering from surgery. If otherwise feeling well, this is a normal part of the healing process.

Dr Rosen agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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A member asked:

Male 29, had rt. ing. indirect hernia surgery 9 days back, now feeling raised area under suture line, could this be due to mesh or due to sutures?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr. Randall Zuckerman answered

Dr Rosen agreed

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