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Liver Transplant (Expert Forum)
eventration of my liver
Answered by
Thomas D Schiano, MD - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplantation, Hepatology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York - NY
Questions posted in the Liver Transplant . Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
eventration of my liver
by lynk58, Aug 30, 2008 11:01AM
I was told by a surgeon my liver has gone into my lung area, behind my ribcage. How abnormal is This? I need to lose weight, what type of excercise I should not do?
Doctor's Answer
by Thomas D Schiano, MD, Sep 01, 2008 09:09AM
, Sep 01, 2008 09:09AM
i think this needs surgery to have it fixed. you should see a hepatobiliary surgeon if you have not already.
Member Comments (5)
by lynk58, Sep 06, 2008 08:30AM
To: Thomas D Schiano MD
Dr, I have been searching for a hepatobiliary surgeon in south GA and North FL, but I have not found anyone. Do you know of hepatobiliary surgeon in this area? Dr. how long can I live with my liver in the lung area without surgery? The only problem I am having at this time is shortness of breath sometimes,(especially when I try to excerise),discomfort on my rightside and in my back. What type excercise should I avoid to keep my liver from moving up further?
by Thomas D Schiano, MD, Sep 07, 2008 08:16AM
, Sep 07, 2008 08:16AM
i do not think there is any exercise to improve things unfortunately. dr thomas heffron at emory is an excellent surgeon as well as james spivey
by lynk58, Sep 07, 2008 10:04PM
To: Thomas d Schiano, MD
Thank you for the suggestions, Is there a reason while you did not answer the question how long can I live with my lung out of place?
by Thomas D Schiano, MD, Sep 08, 2008 06:57AM
, Sep 08, 2008 06:57AM
no reason. i think you should have a normal life otherwise.
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