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Hi. is it necessary to go for surgery to fix incisional hernia? will it affect pregnancy in future?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If intestines-: -become entrapped it makes surgery an emergency, with a need for a colostomy .This can happen from pushing during delivery. It is better to deal with it on an elective basis. Speak to your GYN.

Answered 6/7/2018

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