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Is there a chance of infection for elective epigastric hernia surgery during summer months/during monsoons? Also, does the quality of mesh being used matter?
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Chance of infection is almost the same in all seasons. The main thing is that after the procedure, you should keep the wound site as well as the surrounding area very clean.
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a good quality mesh and immaculate technique is necessary to prevent bad outcomes.
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Chances are same in all seasons
But quality of mesh matters
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
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Bhubaneswar
Any season, it can be done. Ideally prolene mesh used
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