A lump at a sling site can be an infection or an inflammation. It is
best to bring this to the doctor's attention sooner rather than later so
that treatment can commence now.
--
Amy Rosenman, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor GYN
Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Santa Monica, California
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At Thu, 29 Nov 2007, dumbunny wrote:
>I had a midurethral sling surgery 5-1/2 months ago for stress
>incontinence. Now I have developed soreness and a lump behind the
>incision in the right groin. The incision on the left side is fine. I
>noticed this a few weeks ago but it went away, but now is back again.
>Could this be a reaction to the sling, or scar tissue at the incision,
>or simply a normal healing process, and/or should I just be patient and
>see if it goes away permanently. I see my uro. not until April, but
>not sure if I should call now or not. I really don't want to be
>concerned if it is nothing.
>Dumbunny
>
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