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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?
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Check: Could be infection, hematoma or scar. Check with your surgeon.
Answered 3/3/2013
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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.
Answered 11/10/2014
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