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Is Redness In The End Of The Umbilical Due To Hernia Surgery?
Triple hernia surgery, male, 52. 6 weeks after surgery noticed redness at end of umbilical scar. Thought it was dry skin and treated it accordingly. The redness is slowly expanding with no improvement. The procedure was open and mesh was used. Is this related to the surgery? I'm not sure whether to see my surgeon or general doctor.
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this redness. It would be best to see your surgeon. This expanding redness may signal a rejection of a suture/mesh etc or an infectious process going on which need to be addressed.
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Dr. Ditah, MD.
I am so sorry to hear about this redness. It would be best to see your surgeon. This expanding redness may signal a rejection of a suture/mesh etc or an infectious process going on which need to be addressed.
I hope this addresses your query fully. Feel free to ask for clarifications and more information if need be. I wish you well. Thanks for utilizing our services, we very much appreciate it.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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