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A 44-year-old female asked:

Had a simple vulvectomy 5 wks ago-area of over-granulation tissue removed-no vin. wound healing well altho 1 stitch opened. still have pain- normal?

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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered

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Can happen but: not common in all , will heal in couple of wks, and pain will go away once heals completely , don't worry you will be fine.

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