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What Causes Bulging Abdominal Wall Protrusion Between Rectus Muscles After Multiple Births?
bulging abdominal wall protruision between redtus muscles.On palpation midline tissue below and above umbilicus easily depressed on recumbent position:Midline weakness rectus muscles not abutting floppy fascia bridge .Female patient when standing abdominal wall globally protruding.Female patient multiple births.Now the patient is 82 years old,very slim and fit.This gradually appeard since 6 months. I am an ophthalmologist (male) and never heard of midline abdominal dehiscence hernia. Your opinion ,pleae
Mon, 1 Apr 2019
Hello,
From the description provided, it is suggestive of possible rectus sheath hernia. A clinical examination can confirm the diagnosis. Management (surgical/nonsurgical) depends on the severity of the issue and the general condition of the patient.
Please follow up with her primary provider for necessary management and referral to a surgeon if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
From the description provided, it is suggestive of possible rectus sheath hernia. A clinical examination can confirm the diagnosis. Management (surgical/nonsurgical) depends on the severity of the issue and the general condition of the patient.
Please follow up with her primary provider for necessary management and referral to a surgeon if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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