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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@rbertolino85

I’m Ralph, l am a new member, l have mals described in a written CT scan during a life emergency surgery where the UCI surgeon removed a part of necrotic intestine. Also in another CT scan evidenced the same condition. I have had many tests done, but would like to be admitted to Mayo Clinic Arizona and let them take over, since ucla and UCI of Calif. really have not the Vascular surgeons to do this ligament decompression. I’m telling my story for any one and you for help. I have been bedridden with this disease undignoised for 22 years, on TPN, with severe chronic pain. When l called Mayo they gave me an lD patient number, but unable to give me an appointment. How can l find a way into Mayo and be medically evaluated and if need be have surgery. This brings me to the ? can you explain not having vascular surgery because the numbers are too risky ? If you or anyone else has had this median arcuate ligament release surgery, l would like to know what is involved start to recovery. Thank you for listening to me, and l wish you the best during your journey back to health.

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Hi Ralph, I add my welcome. It sounds like you've been looking for resolution to your digestive issues for quite some time. With respect to getting an appointment at Mayo Clinic, unfortunately Mayo Clinic has more requests for appointments than available openings. You may wish to read the tips that others offer in this discussion:
- Can't get an appointment: Any tips on what to do? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cant-get-an-appointment/