A rib was removed to allow the removal of my wifes kidney.
By busman0204 on 28 Dec 2010
After the surgery and recovery my wife has a noticible bulge from the internal organs shifting. Is there a protocol to place some kind of screen to cover the area of the missing rib? Besides being noticible, it appears to be quite uncomfortable. The surgeon said it would settle down but not yet.
Hi busman0204. What an interesting question. You may also want to post on our Doctor Q&A forum for some advice. As this is an uncommon procedure, I'm not sure you'll encounter a lot of patients with first-hand experience. I know it's very possible to live without a rib or two, as some people have them removed for cosmetic reasons. How long ago was her surgery?
Good luck and I hope your wife is feeling better soon.