Recurrent Hernia

Recurrent Hernia

Hernias, which are often treated surgically, develop when tissue or an organ pushes through a weak area in the abdominal muscle. A hernia may recur months or even years following surgery, despite the fact that the majority of hernia procedures are successful.

Recurrent hernias are hernias that reoccur at or close to the site of a prior repair.

A recurrent hernia can occur for a number of causes, including a surgical mistake, deterioration of the sutures keeping the abdominal muscles together over time, or an improperly healed surgical incision.

Various ailments, habits, and activities that put stress on or weaken the abdominal muscle after the first surgery might also result in recurrent hernias.

What are treatment options for recurrent hernias?

Treatment options include -

  • Observation: In certain milder situations, your doctor might advise waiting to treat the hernia before continuing to keep an eye on it.
  • Elective surgical repair:Hernias that recur frequently can occasionally be quite painful or uncomfortable. Your surgeon could advise elective (non-emergency) surgical repair if that applies to you.
  • Emergency surgical repair:Only very seldom is urgent or emergency surgery required. If a recurring hernia poses a threat to suffocate a section of the intestine, this kind of action will be advised.

A recurring hernia requires surgical closure and reinforcement of the abdominal wall defect, frequently using synthetic mesh material. The procedure your doctor advises will depend on the size and location of your hernia, your overall health, and how active you want to be in the future.