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Hello i have a scar from a brain surgery and i found out there is liquid in part of it. just recently, it burst and it wont stop leaking what can i do?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Get checked : Cannot say source without exam and possibly testing--could be harmless or depending on timing and type of surgery, CSF. Let your Dr guide you.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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