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A member asked:

If i suspect pelvic infection after my laparoscopy do i need to go to the er, or just wait for my post op appt? is this cause for immediate concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

If you are having: Fevers or increasing pain, you could have a post operative infection. Speak with your surgeon, but you need ed evaluation if you are not sure.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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