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History Of Ventral, Hiatal Hernia Surgery Followed By Shortness Of Breath, Spleen Not Getting Enough Blood Flow. Medication Needed?
I just returned home from hospital, the 2nd time in 2 weeks. Last week I had ventral hernia and para-esophogaul /hiatal hernia surgery. More than 2/3 of the stomach was pressing against the esphogaus. This week was hospitalized for shortness of breath and a portion of the spleen was not getting enough blood flow. Will the blood flow heal by itself?
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
Hi, it appears that you have less blood supply to the spleen, due to the presence or surgery of the hiatal hernia. You may need to have a color doppler for diagnosis of what artery is blocked, or there is atherosclerosis.
In the mean while by developing collateral circulation, the circulation may develop by its own. Thank you.
In the mean while by developing collateral circulation, the circulation may develop by its own. Thank you.
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