Hernia post pelvic radiation??

[Ladyparts]

Has anyone developed a hernia post pelvic radiation? If so, where?

Thanks x

[D_Cymro]

I needed to have a hernia operation 3 months before my pelvic RT, not afterwards. My previous surgery had left me with 6 small scars scattered about and a weakness developed between 2 of them - next to my navel. I was told it would be more difficult to have the repair done after RT as bleeding and healing would be more of a problem. As it is, my hernia scar is much darker than the others in my collection, presumably because it was still healing when I was treated. Speaking as a layperson here, and as repair after RT would only involve a shallow procedure, the slightly higher risks involved should be easily manageable if a repair is medically needed. Best wishes

[Blue_Hawaii]

Yes I did, they repaired it when I had my bypass of my small bowel. That in 2009I finished the treatment in 2008

I wish you well X

[Ladyparts in reply to Blue_Hawaii]

Can i ask where it was exactly and whether it was visible from the outside?

[Blue_Hawaii in reply to Ladyparts]

It was not visible, I didn’t know I had a Hernia It was left side near the Groin x

[AT73]

I have a hiatal (sliding) hernia which was discovered after an endoscopy. I have had reflux problems ever since my pelvic radiation treatment over 30 years ago.

[accidentalcarnivore]

yes, a small inguanal hernia. i don't do anything about it. but i was told it could cause digestive problems if a loop of bowel got caught in it.