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I have a surgical incision that is releasing pus, can this wait until my surgeons office opens, or should i seek medical attention immediately?

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Surgical Post Op: Good day; Your talking about a few hours of waiting until surgeon can take care of situation. Wise to return to surgeon who preformed procedure.

Answered 11/6/2018

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A member asked:

I have a surgical incision that is releasing pus, can this wait until my surgeons office opens, or should i seek medical attention immediately?

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