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Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 17, 2022 | Replies (12)
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The findings are interesting. While Mayo Connect cannot give medical advice as we are simply patients like yourself. It appears that some procedures were done during the laparoscopy to try and stabilize the area. Is this your understanding as well?
Did the doctor offer you any ideas as to how this procedure might help you? Did the doctor give you a better understanding of the future of this disorder?
Given the rare nature of this health issue, please know that it is always your right to get a second opinion. Again, here's the contact information to find out more about getting a second opinion from Mayo Clinic, http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Will you post again and let me know how you are doing?
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Hi Teresa,
Yes, the duodenum was nestled in a recess or cave in the abdominal wall. That recess was congenital. The surgeon "pexied" the duodenum to the wall and reinforced the recess. I have an upcoming postop with my surgeon on 6/25. I will be asking her about the prognosis for this pexy holding. I will also ask her about the role weight plays for me here since weight is critical for SMA Syndrome, but perhaps not so much with this "malrotation". Any input for other questions I should ask?
I have reached out to the Mayo Clinic GI Department, but they declined to give a second opinion; referring me to have that done locally.