Question:
Abdominal tumors post-op

Has anyone had any kind of abdominal tumors post op? I had one hidden and attached to my small intestine and it ruptured. The surgeon said I could have had a small leak for years and I am really not sure?? Thanks..    — Robin (posted on January 23, 2009)

January 23, 2009
I had several small tumors in one area of my small intestine that I didn't know about; and I had DS so it was of major concern to me and my physician and surgeon. Thankfully it was removed with no complications and I am 21 years post op. If you have any type of tumor and if it is slowly leaking you really want to go to a doctor/surgeon and have it removed. They usually biopsy then remove depending on what they find. Keep me posted. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl

January 23, 2009
They should be able to repair the rupture and check for any additional tujors. once they are removed and the intestine repaired you should be ok.
   — trible

January 23, 2009
First Ive ever heard of and Im 6 1/2 yrs post open rny.
   — deb44m