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A member asked:

5 days after my testicular torsion operation, my wound is bleeding. should it bleed?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Call your surgeon: Slight skin bleeding is possible , call your surgeon , for examination of wound and follow up.

Answered 4/17/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No it shouldn't: This is the responsibility of the surgeon who performed the operation.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 4/17/2014

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