Surgical operation risk

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Avatar n tn If the percentage is less than 29%, a surgical operation is at a high risk and a surgeon may not recommend an operation as the risk may exceed the benefit. Or the estimated dimensions of the heart may be insignificant, and your mom is relatively good health and the risk is minimal.
Avatar f tn I understand your concern regarding this situation, but the best person to ask regarding this would be the person who will be operating on you. Any operation carries its own risk. May it be the risk of aggravating the pain or condition or developing complications such as infection of heart and lung problems. These risks can be present even at the hands of the most experienced surgeons. However, this risk should be balanced with the potential benefits that you could get from the operation.
1060769 tn?1254977492 Postponing the operation as long as reasonably possible is a good thing. You avoid unnecessary surgical risks by doing that. A few people actually die during heart surgery. It's not like having your tonsils out. It's a lot more major than that. It's not something to jump into, just to "get it over with." Also, if you can postpone your operation, you may be able to take advantage of advanced surgical technology later on.
Avatar m tn Thanks for your reply.I haven't seen the cardiac surgeon yet and will obviously take on the best advice.I must admit that my anxiety levels are rather high at the moment.I'll keep following the info on this site.Thanks again.Baz.
Avatar n tn Also, what is the likelyhood of complications? We are very concerned that if he proceeds with such an invasive surgery that his post surgical quality of life could be diminished. We are uncertain if our concerns are valid. Any information you could provide us with would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Avatar f tn I don't know about the shunt, but I do know that while ANY operation on the brain carries risk of some changes in mental agility, nevertheless from what I understand, cysts are so well-defined by being encapsulated, that the possibility of damaging nearby structures is minimal.
Avatar n tn If there is agreement that the risk is worth taking, you should ask the surgeon if there is more than one surgical approach which would pose the least risk and/or the greatest benefit. In one study of people 90 years old or older who had hip fractures, those who had surgery and survived beyond the immediate post surgical period, a greater percentage of them were alive after 2 years than the group that opted not to have surgery.
418466 tn?1207114132 Do NOT attempt to remove this drain by yourself. I can understand another vet wanting the surgical report, but it shouldn't stop them from treating your dog. That doesn't sound right to me at all. If you're having problems finding a competent vet, you could try starting with your local SPCA or Humane Society. Explain the situation to them and I'm sure they'll come up with a vet who will happily get this thing safely out of your dog's ear.
Avatar n tn To wait too long, runs the risk of left ventricle dysfunction and increases the risk of surgical intervention as once the left ventricle has lost its ability to adequately pump enough blood/oxygen, it will almost never recover subsequent to surgery.
Avatar n tn Sounds a reasonable programme of action - if the operation can be avoided without risk of allowing colon cancer to gain a foothold then that is surely preferable. At the risk of becoming boring, if an operation is eventually advised, I do feel that you should ensure that your proposed hospital/surgeon is 100% up to speed on the technique. For instance, how many total colectomies has he/she carried out - and over what period of time? And can the operation be performed laparoscopically?
Avatar f tn I just joined this group and hope to find some ASICS as I’m looking at surgical options for my difficult situation. I’m 52 with diagnosed (MRI 8/22) severe lumbar spinal stenosis at all 5 levels with significant central herniations. My symptoms have been on and off for 10 years now. In the past epidural injections, acupuncture and some lifestyle changes have managed my condition until 6 months ago where I’ve been dealing with various symptoms associated with different lumbar levels.
Avatar m tn Hi Again, Williams surgery has been planned for next week which is scary, due to his previous brain damage which he recovering really well from they want to do a nuerological assessment to see how William is, can i ask your oppinion, can there be an increased risk of further brain damage from this operation as my feeling is that hes done so well i am not prepared to take the risk of operating for him to go back to square one again.
Avatar n tn I am 46 and diabetic. I am soon (March 6) to be circumcised because of Phimossis and beginning BXO. My Dr. will just tell me i am to have a "Circ". When i ask questions about the operation he seems to get offended and want tell me specifics about the operation. He will not tell the about the placement of the scar or the method he will use. This is at a teaching hospital (UVA medical center in Charlottesville VA) that is very respcetable.
Avatar n tn Sometimes a surgeon doesn't want to risk an operation when the EF is below 50%. Below 29% is considered heart failure phase and almost never does a surgeon want to risk major surgery unless it is a critical situation. Five years ago I was hospitalized with congested heart failure with an EF of 13% to 29%. I had a 98% occluded RCA and it was stented; circumflex 72% occluded no stent and an LAD 100% blocked. The LAD had developed other vessels to supply the deficit area.
Avatar m tn If there are any symptoms attributed to this aneurysm - it may be better to undergo an operation. This is because the associated mortality for a planned operation is 1-2% only, if the operation is done as an emergency due to the rupture - the risk for death is 50%. If on the other hand - you don't feel anything - a 2.
Avatar n tn This happened to our friend. He had diabetes. Does she have diabetes? The outcome was not good, he survived only three days. Keep us posted. If her surgical team is trying hard to keep her alive, there must be some hope.
Avatar n tn s possible to have a second time surgery for complete removal of the cyst since i was experiencing severe infection on the affected part due to food reflux. I was dismayed when he said that another operation might risk my life and that what the 1st surgeon did was the best for me. I would like to ask opinion from other expert surgeons what would be the best thing to do with my case.
Avatar f tn At 93, a major open heart operation is not a very desirable option, especially if his heart is weak. The Lasix helps get the excess water out of his system making it easier for his heart to work while lowering his BP. The Lipitor is a cholesterol med which he is taking to control his lipid profile and keep his arteries clear. How good is your father's overall health? Also, do you know what his EF% was?
Avatar m tn Every surgical operation has its risks depending on your age or if you have other comorbid conditions (hypertension, diabetes, stroke, etc). Complications include difficulty of breathing, heart problems, kidney problems during or after the operation, though these can be minimized with proper pre-operation evaluation (usually by an internist, or cardiologist).
329165 tn?1515471990 I am going for Surgery in the next few weeks - Nissen Fundoplication and my Surgeon mentioned that I should get Prophalaxis Antibiotics before and after the operation, but then I told him as far as I know it is not necessary as my valve is fixed? Now I am a bit unsure... should I still take prophalaxis before surgeries, dental work, etc.? what is the latest info on that?
Avatar f tn On the other hand, some people do need to be operated on before the aneurysm gets to 5.5. It is a serious operation, and the risk of possibly having an adverse surgical outcome has to be weighed against the risk of doing nothing. There are so many variables to be considered in the timing of surgery that if your husband is not trustful of the care he is getting currently, he needs a second opinion from an expert aortic surgeon.
Avatar m tn hi i m 26 years old.before 10 month i got surgical operation of varicocele,bith side (grade 2).after operation in mt rt testis infection was seen .i took levoflox500 mg .now my both testis is shrinking while standing.if i lying on bed i do not feel pain..i am wearing tight underwear..i m feeling discomfort....
Avatar f tn generally as long as there are no problems during the operation there shouldnt be any risk to the fetus, especially as it is brain surgery. abdominal surgery would pose a greater risk as it would be closer to the uterus but even then the risk isnt high at all.