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I had umbilical mesh repair 11 months ago. i have a large protrusion to the right of my naval and some evidence of mesh in the center of my naval. is this normal?
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What is described is a recurrence of your umbilical hernia. See a general surgeon (perhaps the one who performed the original surgery ) for an exam and repair of the hernia.
Answered 8/6/2021
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