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Large Abdominal Seroma, Had Hernia Repair, Have Calcifications In Parts, Extremely Painful. Done CT Scan. Sufficient?
I have a very large Abdominal seroma since hernia repair in January 2013..I've had 3 lots of drainage...I'm still in quite severe pain and it appears that I now have some calcification in certain parts..These are extremely painful when touched...Do tell me what should happen now..I'm due to have another C.T.Scan on 21st August..I'm terrified that I will have to have more surgery....I don't have any money to pay for your answer as I'm disabled..
It is hard to answer your question not knowing what kind of hernia was repaired and how large is the seroma. Was there mesh inserted? Seroma is usually caused by abdominal tissue (peritoneum) presence under the skin in soft tissues. Peritoneum is a kind of tissue which produces fluid. Usually seroma goes away by itself after few months. However if it is large or there is an infection present inside (especially if the mes were inserted), sometimes another surgery is necessary. CT is good idea.
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Large Abdominal Seroma, Had Hernia Repair, Have Calcifications In Parts, Extremely Painful. Done CT Scan. Sufficient?
Hello! Thank you for the query. It is hard to answer your question not knowing what kind of hernia was repaired and how large is the seroma. Was there mesh inserted? Seroma is usually caused by abdominal tissue (peritoneum) presence under the skin in soft tissues. Peritoneum is a kind of tissue which produces fluid. Usually seroma goes away by itself after few months. However if it is large or there is an infection present inside (especially if the mes were inserted), sometimes another surgery is necessary. CT is good idea. Hope this will help. Regards.