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What Should I Do If The Surgical Incision Is Opened?
My siter had a lumpectomy and removal of a few lymph nodes had to have 2 incisions under armpit and o Jackson Pratt pump inserted. Well her pump is suction into properly on call doc yesterday said see doc Monday but this morning the Tape came loose due to drainage from incision and the incision is completely open is this ok or do we need to go to er
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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After lumpectomy pain killers and antibiotics are given. It is not good sign that incision is completely open. It may increase the chances of infections and discharge which cause fever and may cause the condition severe.
You must immediately consult your surgeon for complete closure of both the incisions and continue dressings and antibiotics.
Hope all things will be ok.
take care...
Thank you for contacting Healthcare magic.
After lumpectomy pain killers and antibiotics are given. It is not good sign that incision is completely open. It may increase the chances of infections and discharge which cause fever and may cause the condition severe.
You must immediately consult your surgeon for complete closure of both the incisions and continue dressings and antibiotics.
Hope all things will be ok.
take care...
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