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Had fistulotomy about 9 weeks ago. wound seems to be almost completely covered but very tiny portion of wound remains near the anus. i'm also getting very tiny amount of discharge per day. discharge is tiny piece that looks like snot. is it normal to be s
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See below: A very small area left to heal is not abnormal. Should be all the way closed soon. The discharge is probably fibrinous exudate, frequently present until a wound totally heals. If not completely healed in two more weeks check with your surgeon.
Answered 9/17/2015
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