- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
Is there any risk if I get epigastric hernia surgery without using a mesh? My doctor recommended it but I'm worried it might come back later if I don't use one
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Mesh-less epigastric hernia repair has higher recurrence risk;mesh reinforcement is recommended to reduce recurrence rates.
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Consult a General Surgeon
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