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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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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

You can wait: If you are already on antibiotics, you can wait to speak to surgeon tomorrow for further instructions.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 8/13/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Foster agreed

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