Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP, Surgeon (Pediatric)
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Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP

Surgeon (Pediatric) | Pediatric Surgery

611 W. Park St. Urbana IL, 61801
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Dr. Audrey Durrant is a general pediatric surgeon practicing in Urbana, IL.  Pediatric surgeons are board certifitied  general surgeons who undergo fellowship traing in pediatric surgery.  Pediatric surgeons have expertise in the diagnosis and care of premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents, and are the last of the true general surgeons.  The motto of the pediatric surgeon is "from the womb to the tomb".

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Education and Training

Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson MD 2000

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery (Surgery)

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Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP's Expert Contributions
  • 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 area - most often seen during a diaper change, most visible when the child is crying which will then disappear when the...

  • 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 permanent fixtures in their lives, especially for those with pharyngeal dysphasia.  But what happens when the insertion...

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 known complication and you should return to your PMD who may refer to a gastroenterologist for evaluation. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 setting over a surgi-center which may not be as equipped to handle an emergency if one occurs in the OR. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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, 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). READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • How long is inguinal hernia treatment?

    Treatment is surgery, which for an uncomplicated inguinal hernia is an outpatient procedure. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Minimally invasive surgeryTrauma

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery University of South Florida 2019 - 2020
  • Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Sciences Carle Illinois College of Medicine 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American association of pediatrics  
  • American College of Surgeons, Florida Chapter  
  • National Medical Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Kenya Relief
  • Meals on Wheels

Internships

  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Brooklyn

Fellowships

  • Research Fellowship - Hospital for Sick kids/University of TorontoPediatric Surgery - OHSU

Professional Society Memberships

  • National Medial AssociationAssociation of Pediatric Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

  • National Medical AssociationAssociation of Pediatric Surgeons

Articles and Publications

  • Langer JC, Durrant AC et al. One-Stage Transanal Soave Pull-through for Hirschsprung Disease: a multicenter experience with 141 Children. Annals of Surgery. 2003 Oct; 238(4): 569-83.Valerie EP, Durrant AC et al. A Decade of Using Intraluminal Tracheal/Bronchial Stents in the Management of Tracheomalacia and/or Bronchomalacia: Is It Better than Aortopexy? Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2005 Jun; 40(6) 904-7.Micheaella Sunderland, Elizabeth Lafranchise, Audrey Durrant. Pediatric Aortic Injury from a BB Gun Injury Requiring Emergent Thoracotomy. Am. Surg. April 21, 2022.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • GritResilienceCommitment to lifelong learning - curiosity

Areas of research

  • Hirschsprungs DiseasePediatric Trauma

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Italy

Hobbies / Sports

  • RunningWeight LiftingReading

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Areas of research

Hirschsprungs Disease

Pediatric trauma

 

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Get to know Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Audrey C. Durrant, who serves patients in Illinois.

A trusted pediatric surgeon, Dr. Durrant works with patients at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

The 453-bed Carle Foundation Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and offers Level III perinatal services. It’s certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 3 Epilepsy Center.

Raised in Canada, Dr. Durrant earned her Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in 1993, and received her medical degree from UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2000. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2009, before completing a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the Oregon Health Sciences University in 2011. Finally, she returned to the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2012, where she furthered her training in pediatric surgery.

Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certifications in both general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

Achieving fellowship status, she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric surgeons are trained as general surgeons who then go on to get specialty training to perform surgery on children and neonates with various congenital and oncologic issues.

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