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Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?
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The Vascular surgeon that I have consulted with at UCLA has made no recommendations whatsoever other than to periodically monitor with a CT scan. He told me that if it doesn't enlarge just let it go and that I will likely never need a repair. At some point I plan to get a second opinion from a surgeon who has had experience treating the condition. It may mean a trip to Nashville , Dallas or Chicago based on what others in the group have discussed. It would be nice to have a list of surgeons who have successfully repaired celiac aneurysms. There is no substitute for experience.
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Paul DiMuzio, MD, FACS is a doctor in Philadelphia, Pa. He has experience with celiac aneryisum. Google him. He has medical journals published on the work he has completed
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I am just checking in with the group. I have been diagnosed with a celiac aneurysm for about 1-1/2 years. I believe I've had it for about 4 or 5 years, which was when I had the onset of the rib pain syndrome. I just wanted to say that my rib pain was much worse for the first 4 years. It was 24/7 discomfort. Over the last year it has improved a lot. Just wanted to give a little hope to some of you. I have not had any procedure, but I do take gabapentin now and it's working for me.