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I have a 35 cm incisional hernia, i fear its becoming strangulated but not sure the tertiary hospitals won't even touch me in my state and currently i?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

University Hospital: is your best bet. Also regional centers like the Mayo Clinic,Cleveland clinic, Johns Hopkins

Answered 8/6/2017

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