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hi i am sukanya and my son is 7 yrs old he had his umblical hernia surgery before 4 yrs now suddenly i see black thread poping slightly his complainin of pain if i touch it is so sharp like needle is there any risk of reoccurin to the gap his hernia was a big one 1.5 cm approx.should we take a scan
Scan is definitely not indicated(1.5 cm defect is not a big defect). A visit to your surgeon is definitely indicated: black thread is likely to be retained suture material of previous surgery.
Take CAre Best Regards Dr Deepak Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Can Umbilical Hernia Recur?
Hi Greetings of the day Scan is definitely not indicated(1.5 cm defect is not a big defect). A visit to your surgeon is definitely indicated: black thread is likely to be retained suture material of previous surgery. Take CAre Best Regards Dr Deepak Consultant Pediatric Surgeon