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Had surgery for hernia doctor rupture my bowels now when i eat or drink it comes through my navel and my bowels also come through my navel is this nor?
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NO: If you have bowel contents coming out of your abdominal wall, you have developed a fistula. This needs immediate attention. You should contact your surgeon as soon as possible.
Answered 5/31/2013
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