i have a mild case of atelectasis and i have to go into surgery in 1 week , is it safe?

Question

Had a cat scan it said atelectasis of lung basis. I am having rotator cuff surgery in 9 days is atelectasis a problem?

Answer 1

Talk with 3 doctors: Talking with one's primary care doctor, his surgeon, and anesthesiologist can help decide if the surgery should go ahead or be postponed. If the patient has chronic lung disease, his lung doctor can add an opinion and help improve the lungs before surgery. To operate or not, also depends on the urgency of the surgery. One wants to avoid post-operative atelectasis, which can lead to bad problems.

Answer 2

Discuss it with: Your anesthesiologist. You may want to get a preop x-ray to reevaluate. Also, consider deep breathing exercises to open up your lungs. And, of course, notify your doctor if you develop a fever.

Answer 3

Probably: You will still need to be evaluated before having anesthesia and surgery. If for the most part you are a healthy and do not have any severe medical issues such as COPD or heart disease that limits your activity, it should not make much difference. The question is why the atelectasis.

Answer 4

At least a month: Depends what sports you are talking about. I would be careful about serious contact sports ever. You still have a risk of ptx on the other side scuba diving is out as is skydiving. Recreational sports, tennis, baseball, soccer, etc are ok once your incisions have healed.

Answer 5

Yes: Many patients can adequately treat symptoms of cts with simple, non-operative treatment. This might include night splints, nsaids, cortisone injection into carpal canal. If symptoms continue or progress, with incrasinain, weakness, or worsening numbness and tingling, surgery may be required.

Answer 6

I can: When carpal tunnel syndrome is mild causes only occasional numbness and tingling in the fingers. Typically the thumb, index, middle and half of the ring. If the symptoms are only every now and then it is merely a nuisance and does not cause any permanent nerve damage. A carpal tunnel release if an option if the symptoms are bothersome.

Answer 7

Yes: Carpal tunnel release is the most common operation done by hand surgeons and the only proven disease modifying available therapy.

Answer 8

Carpal tunnel: Treatment for carpal tunnel can range from conservative to surgical. Antiinflammatory medication, splints to start. Injections in the wrist. Nerve studies and at times surgery. Carpal tunnel release can be done open or endoscopic. A hand surgeon can help but the questions to ask are is there potential damage if i wait and can conservative treament work ., .

Answer 9

Yes: A carpal tunnel release is a very effective procedure for patients that have failed conservative care.

Answer 10

Variable: Surgery often addresses years of symptoms which have been managed mostly palliatively, and have lead to a sequence of remissions and exacerbations. Since surgery can have risk, often used as a last resort. But skilled experienced hand surgeons can truly effect miraculous outcomes, and newer techniques leave almost un-noticeable scarring.

Answer 11

Less floaters: Vitrectomy is performed to remove blood or repair a retinal detachment. These conditions tend to present as floaters and decreased vision. Although the vision may remain blurred for days or weeks after surgery, floaters should be gone and ultimately three vision should be better.

Answer 12

It Depends: Your expectations for visual recovery depend on what the condition is that you need the surgery for. As far as what to expect for the surgery itself, expect it to be done as an outpatient procedure under sedation. You will go home the same day with a patch on the eye, and you will be prescribed drops to help the eye heal. You may experience irritation, but it is usually not painful. Good luck!

Answer 13

Surgery abroad?: Meaning out of the us or area covered by the insurance carrier? If this is the case it is more difficult for claims and payment.

Answer 14

Risks vs. Benefits: Hernia surgery is very common and also very safe; however, no operation is risk-free. Therefore, the decision to have surgery requires balancing the benefits w/the risks--this is a conversation that you need to have w/a surgeon. In general, keeping one's weight down lowers the risk of hernia surgery. Of course, smoking increases the risk of any operation. Good luck.

Answer 15

Concern: Any operation has potential risks and benefits, and hernia repair is no different. While many hernia operations are performed as an outpatient, hernia repair is easily underestimated and misunderstood by patients and doctors. Visit the american hernia society website for more information, and ask your surgeon about his or her experience level with varying options regarding your specific case.

Answer 16

Don't Worry: Talk directly to your surgeon about your concerns, but don't overly worry. Hernia surgeries are generally safe operations. But one hernia surgery isn't like the other and there are many factors that weigh into risks and outcomes. Your surgeon will be able to give you specific information about your risks based on your individual hernia characteristics and your health.

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