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A member asked:
My brother has had nasel surgery about two weeks ago and has stitches and packing in his nasel cavity. what could happen if he doesn't get it taken ou?
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Infection: A terrible life threatening infection. Follow the surgeons advise.
Answered 9/8/2012
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Many things: The most dangerous being a life threatening infection. Please have your Brother see Surgeon IMMEDIATELY.
Answered 8/22/2014
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