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Had Stomach Pain, Got Gall Bladder Removed. They Damaged The Spleen And Now My Abdomen Keeps Filling With Fluid. Concerned?
Hi my sister went into hospital with stomach pains they removed her gallbladder, but in the process they damaged the spleen which they had to remove as well, she has had drains put in and removed twice but her abdomen keeps filling with fluid and she is in a pain. I hope you can help me with this.
( my mother in law had this problem and it turned out to be cancer could you tell if this could be the same)
( my mother in law had this problem and it turned out to be cancer could you tell if this could be the same)
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.
This is known surgical complications and I am sure doctors are doing right job. There is obviously excessive drainage of liquid or abscess formation in abdomen. Drains wont hurt her and when drainage stops it can be removed without consequences. YOu just need to be patient. It is much better to leave drains then to perform surgery again. WIsh you good health.
This is known surgical complications and I am sure doctors are doing right job. There is obviously excessive drainage of liquid or abscess formation in abdomen. Drains wont hurt her and when drainage stops it can be removed without consequences. YOu just need to be patient. It is much better to leave drains then to perform surgery again. WIsh you good health.
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