A hernia that reappears after intestinal surgery is known as an incisional hernia. According to Dr. Gregory Dumanian, incisional hernias are quite common — some studies show that hernias can occur up to 20 to 25 percent of the time after bowel or liver procedures. Hernias can even occur in some circumstances after a hernia…Read More…
Category: Incisional Hernia
Why Do Hernias Recur After They Are Repaired?
Unfortunately, surgery will not necessarily prevent a hernia from recurring. The reasons for recurrence vary. In this blog post, Chicago hernia specialist Dr. Gregory Dumanian discusses some of those reasons as well as ways to lower the chance of recurrence.