Australia
A 36-year-old female asked about a 38-year-old male:
What procedure can be done to eliminate infection in leg after blood vessel graft following heart bypass?
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Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Infection: Any infection after surgery is bad. You probably need IV antibiotics and get a culture from the infected site. This my need a readmission for proper treatment. Please see the doctor.
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Australia
A 36-year-old female asked about a 38-year-old male:
What causes an infection in the leg after a blood vessel graft for a heart bypass?
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Infection: Infection is a complication of every surgical procedure.
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Last updated Jan 5, 2019
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