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Endocartitus staph infection 5 debridements flap surgery what precautions to take to heal?
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Nutrition, pressure: Avoid direct pressure to flap area. Good nutrition is needed for proper and stable healing.Your doctor may continue oral antibiotics if needed.
Answered 9/20/2012
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