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A week after stitches were removed on surgery to index finger, the general area of the wound is now very slowly oozing yellow-ish fluid. is it ok?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hmmmm...: A sutured wound should heal and should not be draining a yellow discharge. Be sure to have the area looked at by the doctor and get evaluated for a possible infection to be safe. Best wishes.

Answered 1/28/2016

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