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Lump at incision site post laproscopic gall bladder surgery

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EduardHahn@gmail.com - 19 Jun 2005 02:08 GMT
I had my gall bladder out about a week ago, and my recovery is going
well. Shortly after the surgery, I noticed a small lump (about an inch
long and a 1/2 inch wide) under the main incision in my abdomen. It's a
little tender when I push on it. Is this a normal occurrence, or a
symptom of a hernia, etc.? I appreciate your feedback.

Ed
Howard McCollister - 20 Jun 2005 13:02 GMT
>I had my gall bladder out about a week ago, and my recovery is going
> well. Shortly after the surgery, I noticed a small lump (about an inch
> long and a 1/2 inch wide) under the main incision in my abdomen. It's a
> little tender when I push on it. Is this a normal occurrence, or a
> symptom of a hernia, etc.? I appreciate your feedback.

It is likely to be either a hematoma (blood clot) or a hernia. It's possible
it could be a little wound infection, but those are usually quite painful,
red, and inflammed.

If it's a hematoma, it will resolve over the next couple of weeks. If it's
an infection, it will spontaneously drain soon. If it's a hernia, obviously
it won't resolve. The danger of such a hernia is that that lump you feel may
represent a loop or a knuckle of intestine entrapped in the port site, in
which case there is a potential for strangulation of that portion. That is a
potentially dangerous condition, although the symptoms of such a
strangulation aren't subtle - it would usually be quite painful. Usually, it
would be more likely that such a hernia would be some incarcerated
preperitoneal fat, or possibly some omentum, in which case there is no risk,
just an unsightly and possibly painful lump.

Your surgeon needs to get a look at this. He/she may recommend a period of
observation, or possibly re-exploring that little incision and fixing the
hernia if present.

HMc
EduardHahn@gmail.com - 20 Jun 2005 23:47 GMT
Thank you for the information. The lump is only slightly tender if I
push hard. Based on what you have written, it seems likely to be a
hematoma rather than a hernia. I am scheduled to see my surgeon in two
days for a check-up. Hopefully it is something that will resolve
itself. I'm not anxious to go back under the knife. Take care.

Ed
 
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