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What Causes Opening Of A Surgical Scar 23 Years After The Procedure?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Jul 2018
Question: I had my 4th cesarean almost 23 years ago and I think my scar is coming open a little bit about an inch
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Watch for impulse on coughing and reducibility

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Please tests yourself the following and let me know your findings.
Put a palm on the affected area and cough hard - watch if there is any impulse on coughing meaning you can feel something hitting the palm.
If there is a bulge watch for whether it can be reduced completely (reducibility).
Any pain or other symptoms?
Awaiting.
Post clear and focused photos if possible.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Opening Of A Surgical Scar 23 Years After The Procedure?

Brief Answer: Watch for impulse on coughing and reducibility Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Please tests yourself the following and let me know your findings. Put a palm on the affected area and cough hard - watch if there is any impulse on coughing meaning you can feel something hitting the palm. If there is a bulge watch for whether it can be reduced completely (reducibility). Any pain or other symptoms? Awaiting. Post clear and focused photos if possible.