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Hello doctor I am 58 female had an umbilical hernia which was stitched up -traditional repair without mesh last year when I had lap surgery for perforated appendix Now the hernia has returned The doctor informed me that I have heart and lung problems due to general anesthesia Can I therefore live with my umbilical hernia ?the usg says umbilical hernia measuring 2.4 And contains omental fat Thank you for your time.
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Hello ma'am since the size of the defect is more than 2 cm. You should get a surgery done! this time repair with a mesh. We can discuss all of this in detail and solve all of your worries over audio consult. It would be better to have such an interaction Take care.
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