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Sausage like swelling after back fusion l5 and s1. however, previous fusion from l5 to l1. old fusion included in new one by replacing the rods. after 7 weeks i still have a sausage like swelling on my spine. how long is normal to have this swelling?
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Call your surgeon: Could be a seroma, or serous fluid sac, infection, or blood mass. Regardless, it,should be evaluated by your surgeon. Call today and explain your situation. Good luck
Answered 7/4/2020
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