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I had gallbladder surgery today and i just felt 2 lump / knots near the upper incision is this normal?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Yes: Sutures used to close the fascae and the Sub-Q tissue beneath the skin as a layered closure

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Answered 2/3/2021

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