I had a CAT scan it showed no hernia. Could I have a hernia or diastasis recti and it not show on the cat scan?

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I had a cat scan it showed no hernia. Could I have a hernia or diastasis recti and it not show on the cat scan?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It may have missed a small hernia or diastasis.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA....................

J. Roberto Ramirez Gavidia, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have a small hernia or diastasis recti and the CAT scans were done for other reasons(trauma), the interpretation of the scan may not report it.  Many of this small defect may be ignored by the report. This is why is important to look at the scan or talk to the radiologist. On the other hand, small but clinically significant hernias/diastasis may be diagnosed on physical examination. Best, Dr. RG

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

A CT scan may not show a small hernia because you are lying on your back when you perform the study.  Thus a small defect may not be seen.  A physical exam my detect a small hernia not seen on CT scan.

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD · Answer

tests such as CT scans  are simply an adjunt to a clinical exam by your surgeon.  if your surgeon feels a defect on physical exam, it is probably there, just not seen on ct scan.A diastasis recti is not always obvious on ct scans.good luck

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Yes, you could have a hernia or rectus diastasis that did not show up on your CT scan. Often times during a tummy tuck a small hernia and a rectus diastasis is identified which is typically repaired during the tummy tuck. Consult with a plastic surgeon for a thorough examination of your anatomy and to determine if you are a tummy tuck candidate.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

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Answer: It is possible to miss a hernia on ctscan

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I had a CAT scan it showed no hernia. Could I have a hernia or diastasis recti and it not show on the cat scan?

Answers (7)

Answer: It is possible to miss a hernia on ctscan

Answer: It is possible to miss a hernia on ctscan

Answer: Weakened abdominal wall

Answer: Weakened abdominal wall

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