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Is It Safe To Do A Hernia Repair Surgery While Suffering From Liver Cirrhosis?
i was referred to a surgeon for hernia surgery. he said he could not do it because i have cirrohsis of the liver and other complications such as low platelets and fluid built up in my abdomen. this was in corpus christi, tx. he is going to refer me to methodist hospital san antonio, texas. should i live with it or take a chance on surgery? it s pretty bad.
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
Hi,
I suggest you avoid surgery unless you absolutely have to, i.e. if a hernia becomes incarcerated and you risk bowel gangrene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
I suggest you avoid surgery unless you absolutely have to, i.e. if a hernia becomes incarcerated and you risk bowel gangrene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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