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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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Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

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.

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Answered 5/31/2013

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Grover answered

Dr Hoepfner and 3 doctors agreed

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