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I am scheduled for an open incisional hernia repair. the ct revealed two hernias along my 9 inch midline incision. the report said one measures 4x6cm, and the other was described as wide mouth. how long should i expect for recovery?
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Wound healing : The time for wound healing varies but if all goes well you should be healed in two week. Avoiding infection is important.
Answered 3/12/2020
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Surgeon: Your surgeon will be your best resource for a clear answer. It all depends on his/her experience with similar cases, technique, your comorbidities and local findings at the time of the surgery.
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