Pelvic abscess after appendectomy
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CT abdomen and pelvis 10/1/2012.
TECHNIQUE: Axial images from the lung bases to the symphysis are
performed with additional coronal reformatted images. 100 mL of
Isovue 370 are given intravenously. Oral contrast is also given.
FINDINGS: The lung bases are clear.
Abdomen: There is diffuse fatty infiltration of liver. Prior
cholecystectomy changes are noted. A probable tiny cyst is noted in
the lateral mid spleen measuring only 2 or 3 mm in size on image 27.
My 9 year old had a Appendectomy a month ago and after a week in the hospital he's still not having much physical activity and still reating for the most part. This morning he started having a bad stomach ache and it's been off and on all day. Could this have anything to do with his Appendcitus?
2 weeks after the appendectomy, I was re-admitted for an abscess in my lower abdomen, about the size of a grapefruit, it was drained successfully (5 more days hospitalization), and I believe it hasn't come back - the hospital did a CBC blood count test a week after I was discharged and it turned out normal. I don't "feel" the pressing abscess anymore.
One problem that hasn't really gone away is the dull tenderness and heaviness I have in my mid abdomen.
You can even ask them if they did the second surgery and procedures to clear up the post-appendectomy infection and abscess that I described that they should have done. Let us know what happens.
I think i may have shaved that area once after that... and then they shaved it for the appendectomy... and when i took the surgical tape off, it did seem that the bumps had worsened a bit.
Do all antibacterial creams require prescriptions? Just wondering.
m 41yrs old, in reasonable fitness and health but have been diagnosed with a ruptured appendix and have had a drain/antibiotic therapy to clear up the infection and abscess. The appendix will be taken out in 4 weeks' time. What range of physical activity should I carry out in the interval? Would there be a risk of causing damage by lifting, bending, moderate gym exercise etc ?
Thanks..
CT ABDOMEN AND PELVIS WITH CONTRAST 1/23/2013 9:55 AM
HISTORY: Abdominal pain following hysterectomy performed in 10/2012.
Previous cholecystectomy and appendectomy.
COMPARISON: CT abdomen and pelvis 10/1/2012.
TECHNIQUE: Axial images from the lung bases to the symphysis are
performed with additional coronal reformatted images. 100 mL of
Isovue 370 are given intravenously. Oral contrast is also given.
FINDINGS: The lung bases are clear.
Abdomen: There is diffuse fatty infiltration of liver.
s time to get another opinion. Because after 2 months and she is still not healed, then something else is going on. It is possible that she could have developed an abscess underneath her incision that prevented it from healing properly; it could be infected. If your current doctor isn't willing to help her, then find another one ASAP.
I'm interested to know how your stomach healed? I'm having the same symptoms 4 months after my appendectomy. Hardness and swelling around stomach incision. I'm very bothered by it and my doctor thinks its edema. I have a feeling its not edema and hope it heals soon. Your response would be appreciated.
I would recommend a Pelvic Ultrasound to rule out anything serious. The "abscess" might not really be an abscess, but a enlarged lymph node. Get it Checked.
t find a forum for Appendicitis anywhere on this website which I found bizarre. My husband had an emergency appendectomy on 26th Jan. It was laporoscopic surgery and they also found an abcess that was infected so he had a drain attached to him in hospital for 4 days to drain all the toxins out. They sent him home 30th Jan for a weeks rest and antibiotics to take. I had to take him back to emergency 8th feb as he had high fevers and pain in the same area.
CT scan of abdomen is usually done with oral contrast and i/v contrast and using both is essential to comment on lymphandenopathy. It is difficult to differentiate lymphnodes from unopacified bowel loops.
There was significant anastomotic leak/repeat pre-sacral abscess/multiple drain attempts and now with 5th try of enteral stents trying to keep peri-rectal area open for drainage.
Have 2nd diverting ileostomy now. LAR was performed in 2005.
Unfortunately have had persistent low sacral pain/perineal pain thought secondary to the prolonged inflammation/interventions/fibrosis and maybe radiation related, too.
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After persistant pain in my lower abdomen, I had a laparoscopic appendectomy 6 weeks ago (3 incisions, one at my belly button, on on the left side of my abdomen, and one on the left side just above my pelvis). They did a scan at the hospital and my appendix hadn't ruptured, but they confirmed appendicitis and removed my appendix the next day. While in hospital (2 days), I was given intravenous antibiotics, but when I went home I was not given antibiotics.
I am worried about negative sexual side effects from cutting the ilioinguinal nerve, balance problems in my pelvic area, etc. What information can you give me about the functions of the ilioinguinal nerve itself? Because once I have the nerve cut I know that will be final!! But I don't want to take Lyrica and Oxycontin for the rest of my life, I am only 46 years old. . .
To the other people that I saw commenting on this when you posted it previously, this is sometimes done. Sometimes the doctor will give you the antibiotic therapy and then wait to take out the appendix until it has "calmed down" a little bit. You really need to ask your doctor which exercises you can do. Without knowing your exact situation we don't know what to recommend. I would call your doctor and ask them this.
My 10 year old daugher had a laparoscopic appendectomy 14 days ago (did not perferate or burst). For 8 days after, she had a little bit of visible blood in her urine - especially after walking around. The last 5 days it visibly disappeared, but showed up as 'trace' in her urine sample today. Has anybody had this problem? Doctors do not know what is causing it. Surgeon said it was not due to the surgery?!? She has no other symptoms (blood pressure fine, no fever, active, etc.).
Cerevisiae Panel negative, (CA)125 normal. Pelvic exam and pelvic/abdominal ultrasound both normal. CT scan showed an area of low attenuation over my liver, but no pathology demonstrated.
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Advice greatly appreciated.
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