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Do hernias of 5mm ,need surgery? had ultrasound in panama:- hernia post insicional de cicatriz en hipocondrio derecho de 5mm

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Dr. Samuel (skip) Feinstein answered

Fix it: Unlike hernias trough natural openings, incisional ones tend to enlarge and break down additional tissue lines. When small they are easy to repair.

Answered 8/9/2015

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A member asked:

Do hernias of 5mm ,need surgery? had ultrasound in panama:- hernia post insicional de cicatriz en hipocondrio derecho de 5mm

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Samuel (skip) Feinstein answered

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