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Simple vulvectomy 6 wks ago-healing well & pain reduced recently. stitches seem to have almost dissolved in last 2 days now feels sore at site-normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Postop visit: What you describe sounds normal but hopefully you have a postop appointment with your surgeon to make sure all is healing normally.

Dr Allan agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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