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I had an epigastric hernia repair with no mesh. there is a hole next to the incision that has a plastic loop hanging out. what is it?
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Plastic loop: Likely this is a piece of suture material. The sutures placed should not be visible to the naked eye, but should be internal. Call your surgeon's office and have them remove the suture.
Answered 6/22/2016
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