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Audrey C. Durrant
Surgeon
Dr. Audrey Durrant is a general pediatric surgeon practicing in Urbana, IL. Dr. Durrant is board certified in general surgery and has undergone additional fellowship training in pediatric surgery. Pediatric surgeons have expertise in the diagnosis and care of premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents. They are the last of the true general surgeons - the motto of the pediatric surgeon is "from the womb to the tomb".
25 years
Experience
Audrey C. Durrant
- Urbana, IL
- Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson
- Accepting new patients
What is that Bulge? - The Pediatric Inguinal Hernia
Pediatric inguinal hernia repairs are one of the most common procedures performed by pediatric surgeons. And parents will present to us with a child who has a bulge in the groin...
Leaking G-Tube Solutions
Leaking gastrostomy tubes, the hidden nightmare haunting pediatric surgeons. These tubes, often inserted either temporarily to help an infant overcome feeding aversion can become...
Can I play after inguinal hernias surgery?
Post-op after an uncomplicated inguinal hernia repair is not contact sports or lifting anything >10 1ls. I dont know how heavy a cricket racket is but why just take it easy for READ MORE
Post-op after an uncomplicated inguinal hernia repair is not contact sports or lifting anything >10 1ls. I dont know how heavy a cricket racket is but why just take it easy for those first 2 weeks and wait until you get your all clear from your surgeon. A re-do surgery never turns out as well as virgin tissue.
Do I need stitches?
Three days post injury is too late for stitches - you will just have to keep the wound clean and dry and let it heal by secondary intention.
How severe is an inguinal hernia?
I can not asses the severity without a physical exam. Regardless you already know that you have an inguinal hernia. You will need a referral to surgeon.
Very scared! Please help?
Dont live in fear, the good news is that it has been stable for 4 years and it is not cause you pain. Go see your PMD, I would start with a history and physical and an ultrasound. READ MORE
Dont live in fear, the good news is that it has been stable for 4 years and it is not cause you pain. Go see your PMD, I would start with a history and physical and an ultrasound.
What doctor should I see for appendix pain?
Bad appendix pain? Each person is unique - we assume can only assume without radiology ( an US or a CT scan) that your appendix is in the right lower quadrant - unless you are READ MORE
Bad appendix pain? Each person is unique - we assume can only assume without radiology ( an US or a CT scan) that your appendix is in the right lower quadrant - unless you are looking at your open abdomen you dont know what your pain is causing your pain.
If you have pain that is preventing you from living your life go see your PMD.
If you have pain that is preventing you from living your life go see your PMD.
What can't you eat after anesthesia?
Everyone responds differently to anesthesia - the young metabolize the medications faster. And will also depend on the underlying procedure. If you have had abdominal surgery READ MORE
Everyone responds differently to anesthesia - the young metabolize the medications faster. And will also depend on the underlying procedure. If you have had abdominal surgery the bowels take some time to wake up. You need to be fully awake so that you can have a co-ordinated swallowing response so that you can protect your airway. If you vomit and cannot, food particles will get in your lungs and that is a much bigger problems than a hungry tummy.
How to fix a stitch infection?
Have your surgeon remove the stitch. Most likely this will fix the stitch infection along with some local wound care.
Appendix removed
That is Dermabond, a surgical glue and it will wear off, But if it is really bothering you the best place is in the shower.
What should I eat after general anesthesia?
Every one responds to anesthesia differenlty - it is always better to be young and healthy. And what to eat will depend on what type of surgery - if it is abdominal surgery that READ MORE
Every one responds to anesthesia differenlty - it is always better to be young and healthy. And what to eat will depend on what type of surgery - if it is abdominal surgery that is done open the duration of be NPO (nothing by os) will be longer as the bowels dont like to be touched, so often the surgeon will wat until you are passing gas and/or having a bowel moment. For laparoscopic surgery were are less strict.
Is acid reflux normal after gall bladder surgery?
From your question, I am assuming that you had an uncomplicated cholecystectomy. The standard of care currently is that these are done laparoscopically. Acid reflux is not a READ MORE
From your question, I am assuming that you had an uncomplicated cholecystectomy. The standard of care currently is that these are done laparoscopically. Acid reflux is not a known complication and you should return to your PMD who may refer to a gastroenterologist for evaluation.
Can you sit after a hemorrhoidectomy?
Yes, it should not be prolonged and I usually proved patients which a doughnut to sit on; if not provided you can buy one at your local pharmacy.
Stone in my appendix?
The devil is in the details: why was the CT scan done? If this was an incidental finding of an appendicolith (a hardened ball of stool) in the appendix, this is not an indication READ MORE
The devil is in the details: why was the CT scan done? If this was an incidental finding of an appendicolith (a hardened ball of stool) in the appendix, this is not an indication for surgery. However, if my patient has this finding with recurrent pain in the right lower quadrant I might offer them an elective appendectomy so that appendicitis is removed from the differential. And I discourage repeat CT scans on young girls due to the accumulation of ionizing radiation damage to the ovaries.
Is gallbladder surgery serious?
Any invasive abdominal procedure has risk. Choose a surgeon that you trust that is board certified and has experience performing cholecystectomies and elect for an in-hospital READ MORE
Any invasive abdominal procedure has risk. Choose a surgeon that you trust that is board certified and has experience performing cholecystectomies and elect for an in-hospital setting over a surgi-center which may not be as equipped to handle an emergency if one occurs in the OR.
Is general anesthesia used for colon resection?
A colon resection requires the patient to be completely paralyzed for this reason you will need to be intubated (put on a breathing machine) and undergo general anesthesia.
Can I exercise 1 month after hernia surgery?
Once you have been cleared by your surgeon you should be able to return to regular activity. For an uncomplicated hernia that should be after 4-6 weeks.
Is surgery the only way to remove gallstones?
Gallstones are very common in the US, but only 15-25% require surgery. Surgery is only indicated if you are symptomatic - no surgery is without risk, so risk must outweigh the READ MORE
Gallstones are very common in the US, but only 15-25% require surgery. Surgery is only indicated if you are symptomatic - no surgery is without risk, so risk must outweigh the benefits. If the stones were just an incidental finding on a CT scan and the GB look healthy, I would not offer surgery. There is no way to dissolve gallstones, but in societies that eat a more plant based diet cholecystectomies are rare.
Is appendix surgery serious?
Any invasive procedure has risk - however appendectomies are one of the most common procedures that general surgeons perform. It previously was done solely as an open procedure, READ MORE
Any invasive procedure has risk - however appendectomies are one of the most common procedures that general surgeons perform. It previously was done solely as an open procedure, now laparoscopy has become the gold standard due to lower rates of wound infection, less post operative pain and shorter duration of hospital stay (I send my uncomplicated appendectomy patients home the same day).
Can surgery fix stomach ulcers?
Surgery is not the primary mode of therapy for stomach (gastric) ulcers; >60% of gastric ulcers heal spontaneously with the use of proton pump inhibitors to decrease acid production READ MORE
Surgery is not the primary mode of therapy for stomach (gastric) ulcers; >60% of gastric ulcers heal spontaneously with the use of proton pump inhibitors to decrease acid production and this increases to >90% with eradication of H. pylori infection. H. pylori can be detected with stool antigen testing.
Surgery is only indicated in cases of perforation, gastric outlet obstruction, suspected cancer and last intractable disease. The definition of intractable is unclear so a discussion with your gastroenterologist and exhaustion of all non-operative methods should be the first choice.
Surgery is only indicated in cases of perforation, gastric outlet obstruction, suspected cancer and last intractable disease. The definition of intractable is unclear so a discussion with your gastroenterologist and exhaustion of all non-operative methods should be the first choice.
How long is inguinal hernia treatment?
Treatment is surgery, which for an uncomplicated inguinal hernia is an outpatient procedure.
Does appendicitis pain require surgery?
If your daughter has appendicitis pain she has appendicitis (the only way to know is via imaging either and ultrasound or CT scan). If the diagnosis is confirmed the standard READ MORE
If your daughter has appendicitis pain she has appendicitis (the only way to know is via imaging either and ultrasound or CT scan). If the diagnosis is confirmed the standard of care is an appendectomy, preferably laparoscopic which is the standard of care or open. There are some protocols where we are testing using just antibiotics for appendicitis - the patient is admitted to the hospital, made NPO (nothing to eat) on IV antibiotics, and if no improvement within first 24 hours then transitioned over to operative management; otherwise if pain is decreasing and clinically improving - there diet is advanced after 24 hours and they are discharged to home after total of 7 days of antibiotics.
However, if you have a diagnosis, appendectomy is one of the most common operations a general surgeon performs and if not perforated I send the patient home same day after the operation.
However, if you have a diagnosis, appendectomy is one of the most common operations a general surgeon performs and if not perforated I send the patient home same day after the operation.
