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Sutures from lumbar csf leak repair removed yesterday...it's ~2" long & bottom goes into top of gluteal cleft. base looks like it's opening despite steri strips & butterfly closures. what can i do?
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Drainiage: keep an eye on the surgical repair site. apply a fresh dressing, keep the area dry. if there is persistent drainage or signs of an infection (pain, redness, swelling, hot) contact your surgeon
Answered 7/3/2015
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You should call your: surgeon for guidance but sometimes a wound can spread in spite of that type of closure if there is strain on the wound. As long as there is no drainage or reddening of the wound or any increasing pain, fevers, chills or sweats-it should be ok but check with your surgeon just to make sure.
Answered 5/8/2016
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