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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Laparotomy
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Laparotomy
by hawesmead5, Jul 12, 2007 12:00AM
Hi there
During my pregnancy an abnormality was found in my pelvic area. This was considered to be a cyst which grew to be 17cm. I then had this drained 4 times during pregnancy (so I was lucky enough not to go through surgery while pregnant) Anyway after having my little boy I went to have a laparotomy to have the cyst removed. During this procedure the consultant found that it was not a cyst but an enlarged fallopian tube, which then had to be removed. The right fallopian tube was removed but my ovary and left tube was considered to me perfectly normal. I did have this discussed with me at the time but was heavily sedated. So my real question is what are the likely causes of this. I did have tests for STD's (results not yet recieved) but have been married and faithful for over 10 years.
During my pregnancy an abnormality was found in my pelvic area. This was considered to be a cyst which grew to be 17cm. I then had this drained 4 times during pregnancy (so I was lucky enough not to go through surgery while pregnant) Anyway after having my little boy I went to have a laparotomy to have the cyst removed. During this procedure the consultant found that it was not a cyst but an enlarged fallopian tube, which then had to be removed. The right fallopian tube was removed but my ovary and left tube was considered to me perfectly normal. I did have this discussed with me at the time but was heavily sedated. So my real question is what are the likely causes of this. I did have tests for STD's (results not yet recieved) but have been married and faithful for over 10 years.
I am still awaiting the results of my tests and have arranged a further appointment with my consultant which will involve an ultrasound to try to discover the reason for my operation,
Thanks again
Jen