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I have had this large hematoma on my back for a month from a fall. how do you know when a hematoma needs to be drained?
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Hematoma: Although a hematoma does usually not get drained given the swelling is persisting after a month I think it would be best to see a surgeon. Sometimes you can have a persistent "bleeder" that needs addressed.
Answered 8/20/2018
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