Dr. Fernando García Govea
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General surgery · Hernias

Recurrent hernias

These return after a previous repair. Before recommending another operation, the previous technique, mesh location, studies and factors favoring recurrence are reviewed. Treatment is individualized. Other causes of postoperative pain are also evaluated: pain alone does not confirm recurrence.

Medical illustration: anatomy and procedure
Illustration · Abdominal wall defect

Procedure description

These return after a previous repair. Before recommending another operation, the previous technique, mesh location, studies and factors favoring recurrence are reviewed. Treatment is individualized. Other causes of postoperative pain are also evaluated: pain alone does not confirm recurrence.

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