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Post Tummy Tuck: Severe Pain After Trying to Drain Fluid

asked 1 year ago by Reno2952
Latest answer by Martin Jugenburg, MD
Question viewed 141 times
Tags: causes, drainage, embolism, options, pain, sitting

I got a tummy tuck april first and ended up with a pulmonary embolism about two weeks later, I am on coumadin. Today my doctor stuck a needle above my incision to check if there was any fluid..there wasn't...I am now having severe pain slightly to the right where the needle poked in...it feels like a knife...what or why is this happening? If the muscle is flexed in any way it brings me to my knees crying...can't sit..have to lay down....help...

3 answers to Post Tummy Tuck: Severe Pain After Trying to Drain Fluid

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Severe pain after aspiration attempt while on Coumadin may be a hematoma.

I am sorry you are having these difficulties. Needle aspiration in an anti-coagulated patient should be undertaken with caution, and I am sure your surgeon felt there was adequate possibility of undrained fluid to consider this. At this time, your discomfort (as well as the failure to aspirate any fluid) suggests that the needle tip may have punctured the abdominal wall and entered muscle, causing an intramuscular hematoma. Even a small one could be very uncomfortable, especially when... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Sharp pain after needle aspiration

Sharp abdominal pain after attempted needle aspiration is most likely due to the needle penetrating the abdominal fascia and muscles.  You should speak to your surgeon to let him know you are having this problem.  He may have to examine you to ensure you're not developing a blood collection because of the anticoagulation you are on, or that the needle didn't go deeper and penetrated the abdominal cavity. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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You need to see your surgeon

The symptoms you are complaining of can be caused by a number of things.  Some may be minor and some could be serious especially in someone who is on coumadin.  The best option for you is to call you surgeon and be evaluated.
Dev Wali, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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