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What will be done to make my back incision safe after surgery?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Keep it clean: The wound care after surgery, consists of keeping the wound clean and dry, you could clean it with anti septic solutions, if the doctor give antibiotic to take use as directed.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/14/2021

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Carefully handing: Iv antibiotic and gentle tissue handling.

Answered 3/26/2013

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