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A member asked:

What are the causes of pain to last over a year after umbilical (navel) hernia repair?

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Scarring: Foreign body reaction, entrapped nerve, deep infection, recurrent hernia are all possibilities. Show it to your surgeon so he can help you.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/24/2013

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