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Had a nephrostomy tube and stent placed on thursday. the site is still pussing. is that normal? not tons.
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Pus: I am assuming you notice a discharge from your PCN site. Sounds like a site infection if truly it is pus. Best to get the site examined and if there is a exit site infection local therapy may be needed. Not usual to have pus from the exit site.
Answered 7/15/2015
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