What is coming out of my incision it's hard, sharp, and white? I am 5 weeks post-op. (photo)

November 24, 2013
Asked By:Cedmonds

I started opening around 2 weeks. PS sd apply Neosporin on gauze and keep it covered after my last appt 5 days ago my PS told me to soak gauze in sterile saline and put on it BID.Today I became more sore and during the dressing change there is this had, white, sharp, I think plastic thing coming out of the area. When I touched it, by accident, I got a burning feeling that radiated deep inside of me and it really hurts. Do I need to go to the ER or am I fine to wait for a few days to go to my PS?

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June 15, 2018

Answer: 'White plastic' sticking out of an incision is probably an absorbable staple

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Answer: 'White plastic' sticking out of an incision is probably an absorbable staple

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