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Jacquelyn Glenn
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Dr. Jacquelyn Glenn is a general surgeon practicing in Centennial, CO. Dr. Glenn specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Glenn provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Jacquelyn Glenn
- Centennial, CO
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Will a lipoma show up on a CT scan?
Yes - a fat containing mass, often known as a lipoma, is usually visible on a CT scan. However, the diagnosis of benign lipoma can only be definitively made by pathology. READ MORE
Yes - a fat containing mass, often known as a lipoma, is usually visible on a CT scan. However, the diagnosis of benign lipoma can only be definitively made by pathology.
Jacquelyn Glenn, MD FACS
Jacquelyn Glenn, MD FACS
What happens after your appendix is removed?
Usually absolutely nothing - the appendix does not serve a useful purpose and you shouldn't miss it at all.
Jacquelyn Glenn, MD FACS
Jacquelyn Glenn, MD FACS
How long does it take for an incision to heal after hand surgery?
Most incisions can be exposed to brief water exposure after approximately 1-2 days (i.e., showers), and immersion (tub baths, pools) after 2 weeks; however, 6-8 weeks is the standard READ MORE
Most incisions can be exposed to brief water exposure after approximately 1-2 days (i.e., showers), and immersion (tub baths, pools) after 2 weeks; however, 6-8 weeks is the standard time to consider incisions "healed" barring infection or other complications. Each surgery is unique, however.
Can I drink after appendix surgery?
It would not necessarily be unsafe, if you are not on any pain medications, but becoming even slightly intoxicated can alter your balance and decision making which may put your READ MORE
It would not necessarily be unsafe, if you are not on any pain medications, but becoming even slightly intoxicated can alter your balance and decision making which may put your incisions and healing at risk - I recommend taking it easy for at least the first week post-op.
Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?
Usually not. Mesh has been improved over the years and is now designed to be as soft and compliant as possible while still performing its job.
Post surgical, outpatient?
It sounds as though this was a fairly large mass and it may have involved some superficial nerves. Depending on the involvement of these nerves with the mass, they may have required READ MORE
It sounds as though this was a fairly large mass and it may have involved some superficial nerves. Depending on the involvement of these nerves with the mass, they may have required resection with the mass. Nerve pain is extremely difficult to predict, as is the duration of any numbness to the area; sometimes it may not ever go away. Gabapentin may help control any of the burning sensations you are experiencing, but check with your surgeon or possibly a pain specialist.
Can you walk after abdominal surgery?
Walking is strongly encouraged after any abdominal surgery.
What can I eat after laparoscopic surgery?
It depends on what surgery is being done, and whether the stomach or GI tract is involved; however after most laparoscopic surgery you are able to eat immediately after the procedure/once READ MORE
It depends on what surgery is being done, and whether the stomach or GI tract is involved; however after most laparoscopic surgery you are able to eat immediately after the procedure/once the anesthesia has worn off
When should you consider weight loss surgery?
When you have made serious attempts at non surgical weight loss and the loss has failed or recurred. Bariatric surgeons have strict criteria that must be met prior to scheduling READ MORE
When you have made serious attempts at non surgical weight loss and the loss has failed or recurred. Bariatric surgeons have strict criteria that must be met prior to scheduling surgery for weight loss and this includes documentation of attempts at conventional weight loss methods.
Can you feel the screws after ankle surgery?
Not typically.
How often do vascular surgeons perform surgery?
As with any medical practice, a vascular surgeon can choose to be as busy as he or she chooses. Many vascular surgeons also offer endo vascular treatment, a less invasive approach, READ MORE
As with any medical practice, a vascular surgeon can choose to be as busy as he or she chooses. Many vascular surgeons also offer endo vascular treatment, a less invasive approach, in addition to traditIona open surgical techniques.
How can you prevent a hernia from getting worse?
By avoiding straining, heavy lifting and other activities that increase intraabdominal pressure. Hernias will never heal in their own however often can be repaired with minimally READ MORE
By avoiding straining, heavy lifting and other activities that increase intraabdominal pressure. Hernias will never heal in their own however often can be repaired with minimally invasive techniques.
