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I had emergency duodenal ulcer surgery 5 days ago and the vertical incision site is stapled now. what is your advice about when staples should be removed? i have appointment with the doctor on this friday which would be a week of the staples. thank

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Surgeon: The reason for your appointment is to make sure the wound is healing OK. Based on findings, surgeon may decide to have them removed during your visit or few days after.

Answered 12/8/2019

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A member asked:

I had emergency duodenal ulcer surgery 5 days ago and the vertical incision site is stapled now. what is your advice about when staples should be removed? i have appointment with the doctor on this friday which would be a week of the staples. thank

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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