I am wanting to know in what types of hernia repairs is the repair of the diastasis a requirement? If closing the diastasis would prevent the reoccurrence of a hernia does this require the use of a plastic surgeon or does a general surgeon suffice for the procedure.
February 27, 2019
Answer: Diastasis Recti Thank you for submitting you concerns.Based on your concerns, you would need a hernia repair not a Diastasis Recti repair. I would suggest you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal results.
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February 27, 2019
Answer: Diastasis Recti Thank you for submitting you concerns.Based on your concerns, you would need a hernia repair not a Diastasis Recti repair. I would suggest you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal results.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Hernia repair and diastasis Thanks for your inquiry, I, too like many of my colleagues who answered you, am a board certified plastic surgeon and general surgeon. A general surgeon cn repair a hernia in many ways and in isolation of a full diastasis of the rectus muscle. For example and hernia can be fixed laproscopically, in which case the diastasis would remain. Also the true hernia defect could be fixed directly say around the umbilicus through a small incision and the diastasis would be left untreated. I do believe a full diastasis repair "could" reduce the likelihood of some hernias. Remember if the skin of the abdomen is not concurrently addressed during a diastasis repair, the skin may gather or bunch. Please ask your surgical team to comment.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Hernia repair and diastasis Thanks for your inquiry, I, too like many of my colleagues who answered you, am a board certified plastic surgeon and general surgeon. A general surgeon cn repair a hernia in many ways and in isolation of a full diastasis of the rectus muscle. For example and hernia can be fixed laproscopically, in which case the diastasis would remain. Also the true hernia defect could be fixed directly say around the umbilicus through a small incision and the diastasis would be left untreated. I do believe a full diastasis repair "could" reduce the likelihood of some hernias. Remember if the skin of the abdomen is not concurrently addressed during a diastasis repair, the skin may gather or bunch. Please ask your surgical team to comment.
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