Has anyone ever been diving with an Omaya Reservoir?? I'm having mine removed in several months but just curious. I will consult my neurologist before diving with it.
Omaya reservoirs
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Hi CincyBengalsFan,
Provided that the device is operating properly and contains no air spaces (it shouldn't), it would not in and of itself be a contraindication to scuba.
Of course, the condition for which it was implanted & the medications administered via the port would have to considered in the decision to dive.
This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.
Best regards.
DocVikingo
Provided that the device is operating properly and contains no air spaces (it shouldn't), it would not in and of itself be a contraindication to scuba.
Of course, the condition for which it was implanted & the medications administered via the port would have to considered in the decision to dive.
This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.
Best regards.
DocVikingo
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I've seen it spelled both ways at the hospital, on my bill, and on the internet. It was installed for chemo but the last treatment with it is tomorrow July 22. I'm pretty excited. It will still be a few months before I can dive but it will also be several months before they remove it.
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A Google search under "Omaya reservoir" shows 72 hits; "Ommaya reservoir" gets 1,010 hits.
Device was developed by a neurosurgeon named Ayub Khan Ommaya----> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Ayub+Khan+Ommaya+&btnG=Google+Search
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Device was developed by a neurosurgeon named Ayub Khan Ommaya----> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Ayub+Khan+Ommaya+&btnG=Google+Search
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Thanks for the spelling correction and further proof you have shown me on how to spell ommaya. I'll be sure to come back here for more medical info.
Best Regards
Cincy
Best Regards
Cincy
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You're more than welcome. Spelling can be mighty important in medicine.
Please do drop in any time.
Best regards.
DocVikingo
Please do drop in any time.
Best regards.
DocVikingo
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