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I take 4mg medrol/d, since, a small wound takes long weeks to heal completely (one week before) should i be concerned in case of colon surgery ?
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Steroids: It is always preferable to not have steroids on board prior to surgery. If your surgery is elective and youre only on steroids temporarily, then it would be preferable to wait until you were off. However, if surgery is needed non-electively and/or you are on steroids indefinitely, then its ok to proceed.
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