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What Could This New Lump Be Post Gallbladder Removal?
About 7 weeks ago I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically and an umbilical hernia repair. Although all was normal with my belly button (which is once again an "innie" since the hernia repair, I have a swollen lump inside my belly button. It does not hurt and feels kind of soft. I was treated a few weeks ago with antibiotics for an infection from the surgery. Could this new lump be another infection? What is it?
Hi and welcome. This may be small hernia at site of port placement or just postoperative fibrosis or fibroma at area of scarring. This is nothing to be worried It wont cause any permanent difficulties. . Wish you good health. Regards
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What Could This New Lump Be Post Gallbladder Removal?
Hi and welcome. This may be small hernia at site of port placement or just postoperative fibrosis or fibroma at area of scarring. This is nothing to be worried It wont cause any permanent difficulties. . Wish you good health. Regards