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TT 7 weeks ago, stitch spitting? (Photo)

bigmumma86Aug 24, 2016
Had an extended TT 7 weeks ago, healing has been fine. Ive had 4 stitches spit with no complications. Is this little dark spot on my incision a deep stitch trying to spit? Its not open, or painful. Theres a small lump under this mark. No pain or temperature. Surgeon is overseas currently out of contact.

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Dr. Derby Sang Caputo, MD
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Answered on Aug 24, 2016
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