38 y/o F GI hx: hypylori age 17, GERD since childhood. abdominoplasty 8 months ago beautiful results. 2 months after sudden severe Upper abdominal distention that was extreme and unbearable, then fullness in esophagus and difficulty swallowing. CT with contrast when sxs worst: unremarkable. Resolved after 2 weeks liquid diet. Endoscopy: esophageal yeast tx & dilation otherwise unremarkable. Recurrence x2 since, unable to eat most days. Could repair be too tight?
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Endoscopic lipoabdominoplasty (ELAP) is a good option .ELAP is the surgical technique utilizing endoscopy to repair acquired abdominal wall defects, such as diastasis recti or ventral hernias.An internal corset (muscle plication) is performed .Only three mini incisions are used, a large wound is...
I now do solely cosmetic surgery but previously i was a general surgeon that focused on hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. In my experience there is some bunching after a laparoscopic repair that flattens over time. Additionally if your results are not what you are looking for you...
It is hard to tell from these pictures. you don’t appear to have a significant amount of lower abdominal skin laxity, however your belly button is quite low on you, so doing a modified mini tuck to repair the diastasis may not give you a balanced look after surgery as that procedure often p...
