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A 53-year-old female asked:

had allograft and decompress surgery 6.11.14 now 1in sec has pus and neck and jaw hurt bad,hard to talk,throat is tight.go to er?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

General Surgery 45 years experience

Yes.: Can't tell all of the details, but you might be developing airway obstruction.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata commented

Ophthalmology 26 years experience

Don't delay!

Jul 12, 2014

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Orthodontics 53 years experience

ER: Airway compromised. Go to ER. Also call the Periodontist or Oral Surgeon that did the graft.

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