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Had a double mast i have had 3 surg to close incision now the opening is infected again when i push on it milky yellow fluid leaks out what do ido?

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Talk to surgeon: You might need antibiotics and possibly a wound vac.

Answered 6/22/2013

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A member asked:

Had a double mast i have had 3 surg to close incision now the opening is infected again when i push on it milky yellow fluid leaks out what do ido?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

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