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Had a nephrostomy bag removed on may 17, doctor who removed it didn't stitch up the hole. it has been draining a lot since. what should i do?
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Draining: You should go to see the doctor, or to have the evaluation in ER. It is not normal to have the draining from the nephrostomy wound. The patient with similar symptoms may have the purulent infection and will need the evaluation by urology or surgery specialist.
Answered 5/17/2014
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