Inguinal Hernia Surgery Complications
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Complications
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Some people develop complications, common to any surgery or postoperatively, such as reaction to anesthetics, excessive bleeding, or development of a blood clot in the legs (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).
Blood Build Up
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In rare cases, blood or fluid, will occupy the space where the hernia was located. Drainage of the fluid will be necessary, if it does not resolve itself.
Pain and Swelling
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Painful swelling of the scrotum or testicles occurs occasionally in men, and may require further treatment.
Related Injuries
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Injury to other tissues, though rare can occur during the surgery.
Pain and Numbness
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Pain or numbness in the groin can occur up to a year, and will require further surgery if it is due to an irritated nerve.
Recurrence
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In some cases the hernia re-occurs, especially if a mesh was not used to repair the hernia.
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