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Umbilical hernia
Hi, this question is for my aunt who is 68yrs old. She had left breast cancer 20yrs back, treated with mastectomy. Since one year she has developed umbilical hernia and is in too much pain nowadays. But our family doctor is saying we should not go for hernia surgery because of the age factor and as she already had one major operation in her life. So better to deal with the pain without surgery. So I would like to know your opinion and options to make her life better. Because she is in alot of stomach pain. Thanks in advance.
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A mastectomy is not a contraindication for umbilical hernia surgery. Consult to determine if she is fit for surgery or not.
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