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Abdominal pain 12 weeks after hernia surgery? component separation and mesh used. incision still minor drainage near sternum. surgeon says okay. you?

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Dr. Aaron Margulies answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Drainage is not norm: The drainage has me concerned. The pain is expected. Are you having fever? Any nausea? Is the wound bright red? You could get a CT Scan or YS to look for an infection. However, I would trust your surgeon. Ask him what is causing the drainage

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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