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A member asked:

I had a salpingectomy performed via laparotomy in march. i have a bump on the side where the surgery was performed. doc said that was where he 'tied it/ made a knot' and that the bump would subside. bump has not subsided. should i worry?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: no. most likely is suture or a small area or scar tissue. return to your doctor if it persists

Answered 10/26/2017

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