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Incision Infection 6 Weeks Post-Op

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averlynApr 28, 2011

I have a 2in area of my incision that is wider and redder, a few days ago it developed a small hole the size of a pencil tip and had yellowish pus come out. I called my PS and he said it is probably from the stitches. Today i had 2 fluid pockets(size of a BB) under the incision, i pushed it and i came out of a pinhole in the incision. It was yellowish/cloudy. I dont have a fever etc. Im starting to get worried i have an infection?

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Dr. Peter A. Aldea, MD
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