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Reconstructive Surgery (Expert Forum)
Ascites
Answered by
Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS - sternal reconstruction, augmentation, face lifts, breast reconstruction, liposuction/body contouring, abdominoplasty, Breast reduction risks, breast reduction, skin care
cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of tulsa
Tulsa - OK
Questions in the Reconstructive Surgery Forum are being answered by Dr. Archibald Sanford Miller III, MD,FACS, the Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine.
Ascites
by Vitqn, Feb 28, 2009 08:50AM
I had bilateral mastectomies & Tram reconstruction (1 free flap, 1 attached) 12 yrs ago and just had an abdominal CT scan which showed "mild ascites" with no known cause. I would like to know if ascites is a potential side effect of this surgical procedure. Otherwise, I'm healthy & have been happy with the surgical as well as cosmetic results. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS, Feb 28, 2009 04:39PM
, Feb 28, 2009 04:39PMTo: Vitqn
Ascites is a fluid accumulation in the cavity in which your liver, intestines, pancreas, kidneys sit. This cavity can accumulate fluid because of many inflammatory reasons. It will be up to the doctor who ordered your test to advise you what to do next. There are many reasons why this has happened, and you really need to find out why this is happening to you as soon as possible.
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