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Hiatal Hernia Pressing On Diaphragm, Oesophageal Spasms, COPD. Which Specialist Will Be Able To Help?
My mother has a very large hiatal hernia pressing on the diaphram. Her esophogus constantly spasms. She cannot eat solid food, she s living on yogurt, pudding, jello. She also has COPD . She has had multiple surgeries in the past and has adhesions. The family and her GI Dr., believe surgery is inevitible. Do you believe she s a HIGH Risk patient ? How would we find a High Risk Surgeon?
Mon, 4 Mar 2013
hi and thanks for the query,
certainly she will need to see a surgeon specialized in visceral surgery, with much experience. Her past surgical history shall certainly warrant a good surgical team. A visceral surgeon could be better placed to do the surgery and organize the team,
Thanks and best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
certainly she will need to see a surgeon specialized in visceral surgery, with much experience. Her past surgical history shall certainly warrant a good surgical team. A visceral surgeon could be better placed to do the surgery and organize the team,
Thanks and best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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