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I had hernia repair with mesh years ago, can my diastisis recti be repaire?
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Not recommended: A surgery could be done to remove a portion of the fascia and reqpproximate the rectus muscles, however this is not recommended as you would be at risk for then developing a hernia in the future.
Answered 8/18/2013
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