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A 25-year-old female asked about a 25-year-old female:
How long does it take for a gallbladder incision to heal and close completely? friend had surgery dec. 2013 and incision hasn't closed completely yet.
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Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Few weeks: There is a reason your friend hasn't yet healed and it may be due to infection, metabolic disease such as diabetes, or others. Needs to be examined earlier than later.
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