After surgery, patients must follow specific instructions concerning their diet, caring for the incision site, and avoiding physical strain. Hernias may recur after the surgery, especially in people who smoke or those with obesity. People who receive treatment early typically recover well, while emergency surgeries have higher mortality rates.

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