{"id":151,"date":"2023-06-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhealthroundtable.ca\/?p=151"},"modified":"2023-04-30T00:13:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T00:13:24","slug":"mals-surgery-how-it-works-and-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mentalhealthroundtable.ca\/mals-surgery-how-it-works-and-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"MALS Surgery: How It Works and What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you having recurring stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting? These are signs of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). MALS is a condition that occurs when the celiac artery is stretched by the medial arcuate ligament reducing the flow of blood to abdominal organs. Although rare, MALS can be unpleasant and painful for those affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

MALS surgery may relieve symptoms of a celiac compressor by relaxing the artery that is compressed by celiac compression. Every surgery is a challenge, and patients must know what to expect before the procedure, throughout, and after.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exploring MALS Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n

This article will cover the steps involved in MALS surgery, including pre-op preparation, the procedure itself, and post-operative recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before the Procedure<\/span><\/h3>\n