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Ive been getting tenderness and pain around where my vp brain shunt tubing is in my stomach revision surgery was 2 months ago what can this be?

Q: ive been getting tenderness and pain around where my vp brain shunt tubing is in my stomach revision surgery was 2 months ago what can this be?

: Since there is always a finite risk of wound infections with shunts, it is important to have your doctor see you, examine the area, and decide on appropriate disposition.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Since there is always a finite risk of wound infections with shunts, it is important to have your doctor see you, examine the area, and decide on appropriate disposition.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/7/2021

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A member asked:

Ive been getting tenderness and pain around where my vp brain shunt tubing is in my stomach revision surgery was 2 months ago what can this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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