I had a bilateral mastectomy and diep flap reconstruction 2 months ago. My ps says the fist sized bulge is not a hernia, that it is due to weak or lax muscle. He said I could leave it like it is or have more surgery where he would repair it with mesh. It bothers me at night after a busy day. Sometimes it seems bigger then. What are the chances of it getting worse in the future if I do nothing now? Also, how likely is surgery to repair the buldge?
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October 12, 2012
Answer: Pseudo bursa, fat, or abdominal wall weaknes
Sounds like you have a bursa or a thick walled capsule that has formed around the fluid collection. This fluid will reaccumulate unless the bursa is excised surgically. Your recovery will be very quick after the procedure. I dont think there are any other good non surgical options that are...
Hello,
Thank you for the question. Your drain is most likely draining liquified hematoma which is old blood. You can be fairly certain that you are not actively bleeding. Hang in there as the drain is currently doing what it needs to do.
All the best,
Dr Remus...
