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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@kariulrich

Hi @evrose23! After discussion with my vascular surgeon, open procedure was the only option for me. I have an underlying vascular disease and laporoscopic would have put me at a greater risk. I believe that there is better visualization in the open procedure vs laparoscopic, and it really depends on the patient's age and how long they have been diagnosed. Children are a whole different story, and laparoscopic seems to have a great success rate. For me, my artery did not open up after the ligament release so I had to have a bypass done. Let me know how your CTA goes!

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Not sure if you still check this thread... just had an open median arcuate ligament release along with a celiac bypass because my artery also did not open up. How are you doing now... I’m 24 days post op.