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A member asked:

Day 4 after a anterior partial fundoplication. can a large cough have undone the stitches . just one cough?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Wound healing: On day 4, there is usually scar tissue repair, but any tension or pulling around the edges of the wound may delay healing. A one time cough may have minimal affect, but observe closely for changes.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/3/2020

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