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Q: Can Hernia be caused by a C-Section Wound?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 25th, 2006
I am a 25 year old women in good health. I have recentlty Undergone my 3rd c ectionI had one in 2001, 2002 and my recent c section on 9/10/05. About 2 weeks After having my c section the incision reopened and I began to develop a very large hernia( about the size of a large grapefruit). I believe It may have developed much sooner but I was unable to tell because my uterus was still going down from being pregante. What I would like to know is; Is this a acceptable complication of having multiple c sections or could it be more to it than that?. I have since then undergone the surgery to have the hernia repaired which has denied my newborn and I the bonding time that is so important right now. Thank you- Niyasia


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 6th, 2006
Labor and Delivery Answer A280
I think that relating an incision reopening to a ventral hernia can be considered an acceptable complication due to multiple c sections, but you will have to consult a surgeon/gynecologist for a specialist's response.


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