Post-operative inguinal hernia patches usually take about 3 months to slowly grow back.
Inguinal hernia occurs when there is a defect in the peritoneal tissue in the inguinal area, causing the intestines to protrude from the defect and form an abdominal mass.
In this case, patch repair surgery is needed, which is to return the protruding intestine and use some biomaterial patches to repair the defect. As the tissue may be congested and oedematous or inflamed, it may take up to 3 months for the patch to become compatible with the surrounding tissue and to heal.
After the inguinal hernia is surgically repaired with a built-in patch, it is important to rest and actively observe the area, and try to avoid the increase of intra-abdominal pressure caused by abdominal exertion, as well as regular abdominal ultrasound and other auxiliary examinations to observe the recovery of the patch area, in order to have a better prognosis and reduce the rate of recurrence in the postoperative period.