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    twanger2000 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 16, 2013, 04:06 PM
    How does the dr locate hernia before surgery if no tests or x-rays have been taken?
    How does the dr locate hernia day of surgery if no tests or x-rays have been taken?
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    Oct 16, 2013, 04:16 PM
    There are a number of different types of hernia and each has a pretty specific presentation. If you have been examined by a doctor and they are proceeding with an operation then you can be pretty darn sure that they know exactly what needs to be done!

    I hope that puts your mind at ease!

    Mark
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