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2022-09-11 14:41:11
Question : What  is  the ideal  size of  mesh  that  is  used for  umbilical  hernia  by  surgeon ?
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It's on size of defect

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Depends on the umbilical hernia defect size Mesh shud cover 5cm all around the hernia defect

Answered2022-09-11 15:02:47

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Depends upon defect of the hernia

Answered2022-09-12 06:54:16

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Size of mesh depends on what's the size of the defect.

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