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Abdo abscess on ct taking keflex now it's leaking out of old port site it's very foul smelling should i go to er now or wait to call surgeon tomorrow?
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You can wait: If you are already on antibiotics, you can wait to speak to surgeon tomorrow for further instructions.
Answered 8/13/2014
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