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I am 2 weeks post op tummy tuck. Part of my drain ball broke off inside the ball, will it be OK? (photo)

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kholmen5Mar 10, 2018
I had a full tummy tuck almost 2 weeks ago , I had 3 drains and one has been removed this past week. I now have two left but on my right drain ball the little plastic part on the inside where the fluid comes in broke off and is now inside the ball. I have a follow up appointment in 4 days , will the drain be ok like that?

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Dr. Charles Nduka, MD
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Answered on Mar 14, 2018
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Dr. Anthony J. Taglienti, MD
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Answered on Mar 13, 2018
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