Re: perineum scar not healed well
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 16:59:54 -0600 (CST)
May be absolutely nothing but get it checked out.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Karen wrote:
>
>I had a rectocele repair nearly four weeks ago. I have been stitched
>from the back of the perineum right up into the posteria wall of my
>vagina. Two of the stitches in the perineum have come away about a week
>ago. They were supposed to dissolve but just came out! I have been
>quite sore in this area since then and had a look with a mirror and
>found a hole where one of the stitches must have been and this is sore
>and looks a bit odd. The tissue in that area is now lumpy and not
>smooth like it used to be. I hate all this and it is embarrassing to
>talk about but should I get it looked at?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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