Esophageal Myotomy

Recovering from Surgery: When to Call Us

Please remember that we are always available to take care of you and answer your questions. Do not view your calls as an inconvenience or bother to us. We want your post-operative period to be as easy as possible.

Call the office at 401-553-8310 if you experience:

Significant bleeding
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent lightheadedness
Chills and/or fever greater that 101°F
Body temperature between 100° an 101°F for more than 48 hrs
Pus or redness at the incisions
Severe abdominal pain
Severe chest pain that is unrelated to eating
Food that remains stuck in the esophagus for more than one hour after eating
Any worrisome change

If you are unable to reach the office or answering service, please call Rhode Island Hospital at 401-444-5108 and ask to speak to the chief surgical resident on call.

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