Would all abdominal hernias be discovered/repaired during a tummy tuck if there was no previous knowledge of one present?

October 21, 2015
Asked By:mommaandthreeboys in Washington, DC

Is it possible to have an epigastric hernia or another type of hernia, have a full tummy tuck, and not have the hernia discovered or repaired? Thanks for any input.

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October 22, 2015

Answer: Hernia repair

October 22, 2015

Answer: Hernia repair

October 22, 2015

Answer: Would all abdominal hernias be discovered/repaired during a tummy tuck if there was no previous knowledge of one present?

October 22, 2015

Answer: Would all abdominal hernias be discovered/repaired during a tummy tuck if there was no previous knowledge of one present?

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