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Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer. Spleen, Gall Bladder And Pancreas Removed. Hematoma Post Surgery. Stomach Pain. Reason?
Hi two years ago I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. They removed 90% of my pancreas, my spleen and my gallbladder. Last week I started having abdominal pain, after lab work my Dr. Sent me for Ct scan. They found a small fluid hematoma post surgery. Primary Dr told me to follow up with my Pancreatic Dr. When I called he stated it was almost impossible to have that two years post surgery. My question is how do I get rid of this fluid hematoma?
Wed, 29 May 2013
Hi,
This is a difficult situation. Exact cause of fluid accumulation is difficult to say. Post surgery trauma may be a cause but after two year the chance is minimal . As you have mentioned it is hematoma then the collection is blood. This can be drained but the cause to be found out . Post op adjuvant treatment of pancreatic cancer should also be mentioned. You should better consult a surgical gastroenterologist.
This is a difficult situation. Exact cause of fluid accumulation is difficult to say. Post surgery trauma may be a cause but after two year the chance is minimal . As you have mentioned it is hematoma then the collection is blood. This can be drained but the cause to be found out . Post op adjuvant treatment of pancreatic cancer should also be mentioned. You should better consult a surgical gastroenterologist.
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