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Puncture after hernia surgery

May 13, 2015 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Ive Dr. Schaaf

Status post hernia operation in the abdominal area, implantation of a mesh. Symptom: a 4.2 cm high layer of tissue fluid that is not being absorbed by the body almost 3 months after the surgery, despite wearing an abdominal binder. What could be the cause of this?
One possible solution could be a puncture procedure under antibiotic therapy and compression therapy. What is the risk of mesh infection with a puncture? Is there a less risky alternative? Is it possible that something was left behind or overlooked during the surgery in my body?

Best regards

Dr. med. Ive Dr. Schaaf

Good day,

How long ago was the surgery?
Is it a inguinal hernia?
Where is the hernia? In the subcutaneous fat tissue? Above or below the muscle layer? Under the peritoneum, so in the abdominal cavity?
Would you maybe like to upload a photo?
Are you experiencing any symptoms?

Thank you for the additional information.

Dr. Schaaf