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Sholder arthroscopicsurgery. 4 weeks ago. see profile. one of the incision sites isnt completely closed on top. some drainage. what should i do?
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Call your surgeon: If you are having drainage call the surgeon. He or she may say that it is expected or may want to see you, depending on what you tell them.
Answered 3/26/2013
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