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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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I am relieved to have stumbled upon this connect site! I had laproscopic surgery 10 days ago to release the ligament and remove scar tissue from compressing the celiac artery. They also had to release pressure by cutting into my diaphragm. I am discouraged as the burning pain under my right side has returned since I stopped the post surgical pain meds. I go back this next week for an ultrasound to see if the Stent needs to be inserted. Knowing how common it is to feel nauseous still and have zero appetite, even pain with eating, makes me feel better. Kari,I'm so sorry that you're still dealing with all of this. Have you spoken with anyone who has had complete recovery from this syndrome?
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Thank you so much for your reply!
I was not given a choice of laproscopic vs open. The surgery was completed by a general surgeon with a vascular surgeon in the room. I will see the vascular surgeon on Wednesday as well.
What you said makes sense about possibly having a kink still, and hopefully fixing that will bring relief.
Reading a lot of the entries here, have been so helpful and encouraging, just not feeling alone.
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@blessedgma Happy to have you here! I have heard of several people who have complete relief of MALS after laparoscopic and open surgery, so there is hope! I believe more people are relieved from symptoms than have a recurrence, however we do not hear back from them. I am wondering if your artery is still kinked from being compressed for so long, it will be interesting to hear what your velocities are on inspiration vs expiration! Did you have the option to have laparoscopic vs open? Just curious if a vascular surgeon or a general surgeon did your surgery.