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Experiencing Pain & Stitches Started Oozing After Gall Bladder Surgery

I had gall bladder surgery through open surgery on April 3 2012. but after 17 - 18 days the stitches started oozing. and one of the stitches got open. it is still continuing. sometimes i feel pain along the stitch line. but the oozing is less now. what shall i do? I am very much worried.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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I would recommend having your surgeon look at it to make sure you have not developed a wound infection.
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Experiencing Pain & Stitches Started Oozing After Gall Bladder Surgery

I would recommend having your surgeon look at it to make sure you have not developed a wound infection.