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Re: Will long abdominal scar be a problem with pregnancy?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Jun 2000 19:59:11 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 28 Jun 2000, Lori wrote: >
>I have a 6 1/2 in long (vertical) scar from having a spleenectomy 17
>years ago.
>
>The scar starts just below where my ribs come together and ends at the
>top of my belly button. Will this scar be a problem during pregnancy?
>If so, what can be done about it?
>
>I am only 6 1/2 weeks into my pregnancy but all of a sudden this
>question won't leave my mind.
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Lori
>

It might get a little wider and it might get a little darker in coloration, but it shouldn't cause a problem.

RDB

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