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I'm 4 Days Away From tummy Tuck Surgery & Notice I Have a Urinary Tract Infection. What Do I Do, Will my Surgery Still Go On?

March 25, 2012
Asked By:pop123

I'm 4 Days Away Fromtummy Tuck Surgery N Notice I Have a Urinary Tract Infection. What Do I Do N Will my Surgery Still Go On?

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Answer: May need to be postponed

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June 17, 2018

Answer: May need to be postponed

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June 17, 2018

Answer: Active urinary tract infection is a contradiction to elective surgery

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2018

Answer: Active urinary tract infection is a contradiction to elective surgery

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June 17, 2018

Answer: UTI prior to Surgery

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June 17, 2018

Answer: UTI prior to Surgery

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June 17, 2018

Answer: You need to be treated for urinary tract infection

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June 17, 2018

Answer: You need to be treated for urinary tract infection

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June 17, 2018

Answer: UTI before surgery

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Answer: UTI before surgery

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