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I had open hernia surgery on 3/5/13 and then on 3/26/13 i contracted a sepsis abscess infection. and had a vac-pac until last week and now i am having pain underneath my left rib cage. ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your doctor: In view of your history, i would see your doctor or surgeon to rule out a sub phrenic abscess or splenic infection youmight want to check in at an er since the weekend is coming up.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Contact your surgeon: I do not know the details of your hernia surgery, what type of hernia, mesh or not, etc. You need to contact your surgeon.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

I had open hernia surgery on 3/5/13 and then on 3/26/13 i contracted a sepsis abscess infection. and had a vac-pac until last week and now i am having pain underneath my left rib cage. ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Raff agreed

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