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How long the packing have to stay inside the nose? What is the risk if it stay to long?

lili598Jun 27, 2016
I did job nose since 4 days. I have packing ( deep inside ) and I still blooding since the first day of surgery. What is the risk? Also when the doctor have to remove the stitches. I am afraid because the doctor do not answer to my call..

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Dr. Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS
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