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October 11th, 2010
How long does the lump usually last after a laproscopic incesional hernia repair?

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Jennifer
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replied October 24th, 2010
If it is due to a fluid collection (seroma) or blood clot (hematoma), then it may persist for 6 to 8 weeks, and, rarely, even longer. If it is due to an early recurrence of your hernia, then it will never go away by itself.



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