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I have a hernia near my bellybutton that's quite large across my abdomen. what test would be needed to really get an image of this hernia? ultrasound?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Abdominal/ventral He: Diagnosed by physical examination and scans.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

If you can see it: and feel it that's all the test you need. Time to have it repaired. No further tests can do that.

Answered 3/2/2016

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A member asked:

I have a hernia near my bellybutton that's quite large across my abdomen. what test would be needed to really get an image of this hernia? ultrasound?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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