Atelectasis & BBL - will this pose a problem or complications?

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March of 2022 i did an abdominal ct scan shows i have atelectasis in my left lung. Doctor told me to do breathing exercises and also prescribed Qvar and Abuterol. I also have asthma with i mentioned to the certified plastic surgeon and he said it was ok. But i totally forgot to mention atelectasis. Will that pose a problem or complications? Im scheduled for plastic surgery 2023.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

As long as your plastic surgeon and pulmologist are cooperating to provide safe surgery, you will be ok. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Exciting472510,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If you were my patient I would require full written pulmonary clearances. Otherwise the risks for severe pulmonary complications can occur. Are you using a private practice boarded PS or a clinic based unknown surgeon/s? Best to virtual consult with....

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Having it atelectasis is usually a temporary condition that is resolved by taking deep breath‘s. It is a condition where the alveoli in the lung are collapsed or partially collapsed with some fluid. It often happens after surgery from patients failing to take deep breath‘s. having this as a baseline may put you at slightly higher risk for developing pneumonia after major surgery especially ones that make it difficult to take a deep breath like a full tummy tuck. most likely it’s just an incidental thing that will not have much impact it. It would be a good idea to review this with your surgeon.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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