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There is an abscess that was lanced on the knee w/ gauze packed into it, i was not able to remove it myself b/c the wound healed over. can i repoen the wound and try to pull it out or do i need to see a doctor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can try: soaking it to see if the gauze will come out . Don't know how long the knee has been left with the guaze packing. If skin has actually grown over it - it may be best to have your medical provider assess and remove it.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

There is an abscess that was lanced on the knee w/ gauze packed into it, i was not able to remove it myself b/c the wound healed over. can i repoen the wound and try to pull it out or do i need to see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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