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How Can A Seroma Around The Morphine Pain Pump Be Treated?
Question: I have a seroma around my Medtronic pain pump for two years,the pump is moving around in my abdomen. my doctor says he doesn't know what to do .
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Seroma can be aspirated
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Seroma if uncomplicated can be easily aspirated and you dont have to do more. If infected then antibiotics may be required. Please state, for what indication it was put. An imaging study like ultrasound or MRI of abdomen may be necessary to quantify the fluid and anatomy.
Thanks and regards
Hello dear. Seroma can be aspirated
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Seroma if uncomplicated can be easily aspirated and you dont have to do more. If infected then antibiotics may be required. Please state, for what indication it was put. An imaging study like ultrasound or MRI of abdomen may be necessary to quantify the fluid and anatomy.
Thanks and regards
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