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A member asked:

My lumpectomy incision started leaking a lot of fluid and now looks like it's opening on one end. the steri strips fell off. is this normal?

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Yes can happen: Some times fluid collects inside the wound ( seroma ) then it will ooze through wound , keep the area clean apply dry dressings and go for post O P visit to your surgeon , don't worry will take couple of wks to heel .

Answered 1/27/2016

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