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Re: Infection of scar 6 years after surgery.

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 21:01:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 14 Sep 1999, Laura wrote: >
>I have had 3 C-sections. One each in 1987, 1990, and 1993. Within the
>past week I have noticed a discharge from my scar, and a foul odor.
>After my second C-section, my scar became infected and became to
>rupture. I was taken to the emergency room where I received treatment.
>
>I had minimal problems after my third C-section. What could be suddenly
>causing this? I take multiple medication, and have recently been
>discharged from the Navy due to medical conditions......AND Dr.
>CHUDACOFF delivered my third child....Catherine. I was doing a search
>online and just "happened" to come across his name on here...! :) Just
>in case he doesn't remember....he also performed a bi-lateral tubal
>ligation. The only medical coverage I have right now is through the VA
>medical center.....and I'm not too sure I "trust" them yet.
>
>--
>Laura
>

Laura You may have a "suture granuloma"--essentially a piece of suture has become infected deep within your incision and has been working its way out for the past several years. You must get a surgical or gyn consult, as this is a chronic problem that will probably not get better without a minor surgery to remove this area from the incision and resuture the area. Good Luck

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth New Orleans, La.

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