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A member asked:
Husband got staph from hip replacement. (1st surgery) . 2nd surgery left wound open for 3 months. plus picc line. 3rd surgery, closed up wound and has a hole that won't close/discharging/tunneling. now 4th surgery next? loose his leg or die? worry?
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I understand your worry.. Discuss with his team for their assessment of what is going on. I would be worried.
Answered 1/25/2022
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