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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".
24 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...
How long after inguinal hernia surgery can I workout?
Post op instructions are tailored to the procedure and patient but for uncomplicated inguinal hernia surgery my instructions are no contact sports or lifting anything >10 lbs; READ MORE
Post op instructions are tailored to the procedure and patient but for uncomplicated inguinal hernia surgery my instructions are no contact sports or lifting anything >10 lbs; no swimming or soaking in a bathtub for at least 2-6 weeks.
Can colon resection fix colon cancer?
Stage 1 colon cancer by definition had not spread beyond the lining of the colon. Approximately 90% of patients are cured with surgery alone and will not experience a cancer recurrence. READ MORE
Stage 1 colon cancer by definition had not spread beyond the lining of the colon. Approximately 90% of patients are cured with surgery alone and will not experience a cancer recurrence.
What foods to avoid after gallbladder removal?
After an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy you have no dietary restrictions.
Does a colon biopsy hurt?
The bowels do not feel pain beyond the dentate line (1-3 cm beyond the anus ) the most discomfort comes from the pressure of the gas.
How long is recovery after colon polyp surgery?
Most colon polyps can be removed endoscopically as an outpatient.
How many days is recovery after gallstone surgery?
The standard of care for gallstones is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. For an uncomplicated cholecystectomy is a one day hospital stay for pain control then no lifting >10 lbs READ MORE
The standard of care for gallstones is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. For an uncomplicated cholecystectomy is a one day hospital stay for pain control then no lifting >10 lbs for at least 2 weeks. Full recovery is usually after 4-6 weeks in an otherwise healthy patient.
Can surgery fix hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoid surgery or a hemorrhoidectomy can be curative if post-operatively patients avoid constipation and straining. There are multiple of possible approaches and are patient READ MORE
Hemorrhoid surgery or a hemorrhoidectomy can be curative if post-operatively patients avoid constipation and straining. There are multiple of possible approaches and are patient dependent.
abdominal wall hernia
Most likely this is an incisional hernia related to your prior surgeries. The risk is that bowel can get incarcerated in the defect, loose blood supply and change an elective READ MORE
Most likely this is an incisional hernia related to your prior surgeries. The risk is that bowel can get incarcerated in the defect, loose blood supply and change an elective repair to an emergency repair. If you are determined not to have surgery you can wear an abdominal binder to contain the hernia.
Can I treat tonsillitis at home?
If the tonsils are not obstructing your airway causing sleep apnea - tonsillitis most often just a viral infection - this can be treated with gargling with salt water and anti-inflammatories. READ MORE
If the tonsils are not obstructing your airway causing sleep apnea - tonsillitis most often just a viral infection - this can be treated with gargling with salt water and anti-inflammatories.
What foods should you avoid after gastric sleeve?
After any bariatric procedure patients are advised to avoid concentrated sweets and to avoid carbonation.
Can colon resection cause any health issues?
To fully answer that question I would need to know what part of the colon is being resected and why. The one definite I can answer is that any abdominal surgery comes with a 10% READ MORE
To fully answer that question I would need to know what part of the colon is being resected and why. The one definite I can answer is that any abdominal surgery comes with a 10% lifetime risk of obstruction due adhesions - most can be managed non-operatively.
How long is recovery after laparoscopic kidney resection surgery?
This is patient dependent. If you are healthy living donor of a kidney you should be able to go home after 24 hours observation.
What is the recovery for a child's tonsillectomy?
Most children are recommended to have a soft diet and limited activity for 2-3 weeks post-op.
Can kidney removal surgery cause any health issues?
You only need one functioning kidney, and any abdominal surgery has a 10% lifetime risk of developing obstructions due to adhesion - most of which can be managed non-operatively. READ MORE
You only need one functioning kidney, and any abdominal surgery has a 10% lifetime risk of developing obstructions due to adhesion - most of which can be managed non-operatively. To answer further I would need to know why you were have the kidney removed.
Can surgery fix chronic tonsils pain?
The surgery that would be offered is removal of the tonsils - a tonsillectomy. So yes if you no longer have tonsils they will no longer cause you pain.
Perianal abscess wound
You might look at your nutrition - the best source is is food, but if you are not enough healthy food you may need to take a supplement. You also need to be taking in enough calories READ MORE
You might look at your nutrition - the best source is is food, but if you are not enough healthy food you may need to take a supplement. You also need to be taking in enough calories - healing requires energy.
I want to know if i have gyno ( extra breast tissue)
Your picture is consistent with male gynecomastia - fat is hormonally active and the increased circulating estrogens cause breast tissue enlargement in males and females. The reverse READ MORE
Your picture is consistent with male gynecomastia - fat is hormonally active and the increased circulating estrogens cause breast tissue enlargement in males and females. The reverse is also true - when you loose weight they become smaller.
If you dont want to wait out the time for weight loss (and I know that is not easy to do) it can be addressed surgically.
A procedure with good outcomes is a PESMA (pediatric endoscopic mastectomy) with liposuction with removes the tissue so there is no breast tissue left to respond to circulating estrogen. It would require a couple days in the hospital post-op but patient are happy with the outcome and the surgical scars are hidden in the axilla.
Have your PMD refer you to a local pediatric surgeon.
If you dont want to wait out the time for weight loss (and I know that is not easy to do) it can be addressed surgically.
A procedure with good outcomes is a PESMA (pediatric endoscopic mastectomy) with liposuction with removes the tissue so there is no breast tissue left to respond to circulating estrogen. It would require a couple days in the hospital post-op but patient are happy with the outcome and the surgical scars are hidden in the axilla.
Have your PMD refer you to a local pediatric surgeon.
When can I go back to work after the colon biopsy?
The majority of colon biopsy are performed via colonoscopy as an outpatient procedure. If uncomplicated (no significant bleeding, or perforation) you should be able to return READ MORE
The majority of colon biopsy are performed via colonoscopy as an outpatient procedure. If uncomplicated (no significant bleeding, or perforation) you should be able to return to work the next day.
What anesthesia do you use for colon surgery?
Colon surgery requires general anesthesia - as to the specific anesthetic agents you will have to speak with you anesthesiologist. However biopsies can also be taken by endoscopy READ MORE
Colon surgery requires general anesthesia - as to the specific anesthetic agents you will have to speak with you anesthesiologist. However biopsies can also be taken by endoscopy which does not require general anesthesia this is the difference between the biopsy being performed via a colonoscope versus full this thickness a full thickness biopsy which which will have to be done transabdominally.
What anesthesia do you use for a bronchoscopy?
A bronchoscopy requires putting a camera through your airway the combination of the gag reflex and your need to breathe - if you are awake you will feel like you are growing and READ MORE
A bronchoscopy requires putting a camera through your airway the combination of the gag reflex and your need to breathe - if you are awake you will feel like you are growing and would fight the procedure. For this reason and others it requires general anesthesia and ventilating bronchoschope.
