Can Umbilical Hernias Come Back?

Is it true that even if a umbilical hernia is fixed, it can come back? My doctor told me he fixed my umbilical hernia but in rare cases it can come back?, is there anything that can be done to prevent this?

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Can Umbilical Hernias Come Back?

Umbilical hernias can recur. The recurrence rate is higher for larger hernias fixed with sutures alone. I would suggest to your physician using a mesh plug for larger defects.

Tummy Tuck - Can Umbilical Hernias Come Back?

Yes, they can. Ideally, of course, they would not. In the ideal world, once something is repaired it would never "break" again (ie, a mechanical device, such as a car). The reality, though, is that even a repaired object can break, and an umbilical hernia is in an entirely different category, since it may be subject to increased or different stresses. The hernia may have come back (to the extent that it did) because there was increased pressure (from gaining... more

Umbilical hernias can come back.

Depending on the type of hernia repair, there is always a concern for recurrence. Most small hernias are easily repaired, however the repair may fail if there is significant strain on the repair prior to the scar healing. This can occur from coughing, straining, or even heavy lifting.

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Umbilical hernia recurrence

Yes it cvan come back but usually it will recur in the short term if sufficient time isn't given for it to heal.I would not do anything special.

Recurrrence of umbilical hernia

I am afraid that it is a risk following any repair of a hernia that it may come back. The hernia is initially due to weakness of your abdominal wall and repairing it usually involves suturing the defect together. However if the tissues are weak, they can stretch and the hernia recur. If it is troublesome, then you may need to have it repaired again and if the tissues are not strong enough to hold together, a mesh can be used. Good luck. Jonathan Staiano. more

Can Umbilical Hernias Come Back?

Recurrence is a real event and even though not common it can happen. Best to discuss in detail with your chosen general/hernia surgeon.

Hernia back after tummy tuck

An umbilical hernia can recur after tummy tuck, though your surgeon is right in that recurrence is not common. A hernia anywhere can recur if the events are right such as abdominal strain, pregnancy, or weight gain. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Umbilical hernias can come back

Unfortunately, it is not 'rare' for umbilical hernias to recur. Any hernia can come back and the incidence of recurrence depends on the quality of the tissues, the experience of the surgeon, the procedure performed and how well the patient follows instructions after surgery. If you have already had your hernia repaired, the best thing that you can do is to not put a strain on the sutures. Avoid strenuous activity such as sit-ups or lifting more than 15 lbs for 6 weeks after... more

Umbilical Hernia?

Thank you for the question. Yes, recurrence of umbilical hernia is a risk of the procedure. What you can do to prevent recurrence is to avoid heavy lifting, straining and coughing after surgery. it is also important to pick your surgeon carefully. Your surgeon will have specific post operative instructions for you. I hope this helps.