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What Does A Lump Above A Surgical Wound On The Abdomen Indicate?
I recenlt had surgery to remove an abdominal abscess. It's three later and I noticed a lump above where my drain was on the front right side of my abdomen that moves in and out. I can really feel it when I lay on my back. It doesn't hurt but I am really concerned. I just finished my oral antibiotics callled flagal and have to call the infectious disease specialist for an appointment on Monday. My question is what is that lump and should I be worried
Thu, 24 May 2018
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The lump above surgical wound suggest possible subcutaneous collection in form of serum or else. I recommend to call immediately your surgeon's office and discuss the same.
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The lump above surgical wound suggest possible subcutaneous collection in form of serum or else. I recommend to call immediately your surgeon's office and discuss the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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