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What Causes Lump In The Middle Of Tubal Ligation Incision?
I had a tubal litigation six days ago and my incision didnt completely close up before my bandaid came off after two days. So i put one back on til yesterday and i have noticed a ping pong ball sized knot in the middle of the incision. Whay do i need to do? Is it a hernia?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Hi,
It could be a post-op collection or abscess.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan. If there is a collection, it has to be drained.
Continue antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a post-op collection or abscess.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan. If there is a collection, it has to be drained.
Continue antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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