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Is it safe to leave surgical staples in a leg for months. leg is swollen?

Q: is it safe to leave surgical staples in a leg for months. leg is swollen?

: It is okay if there is no sign of infection and wound dehiscence may occur due to edema.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is okay if there is no sign of infection and wound dehiscence may occur due to edema.

Answered 8/3/2022

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Is it safe to leave surgical staples in a leg for months. leg is swollen?

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