Small Pocket of Fluid Near Belly Button After TT - What is This?

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I had a TT with MR 2 1/2 weeks ago. Everything has been fine. I had noticed some swelling around my belly button but just figured it was normal. I was just at the doctor yesterday but since i figured it was just general swelling, I didn't say anything. Its still there today and I can feel more of a small pocket of fluid, a bit smaller than a quarter, under the skin. My doctor is out of town this week, but I will still call on Monday. Is this normal? Is it cause for concern?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

You may have some small seromas in the periumbilical area. There is no need to panic. Check in with your plastic surgeon when he returns to town.

Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi

	If it is fluid like then it can be a seroma and is not dangerous and can be dealt with when your surgeon returns.  Seromas are extremely common in the early post operative period. 

	The other thing it can be is a small hernia and agiain this can wait so long as it not becoming painful, in which case you should be seen by someone to exclude any complications of herniae.

	Regards

	Stephen Salerno

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

It is hard to tell what this is without an examination.A fluid sensation suggests a seroma (fluid collection), which is not an emergency, and can be addressed, if indeed present, by your surgeon.

	All the best.

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