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What Causes Recurrent Blockage In The Drainage Tube After Abdominoplasty?
Question: Yesterday my drainage tube from my tummy tuck 6 weeks ago was pot back due to seroma, however the bulb won't stay flat for more than a hour, and there is condensation in the bulb, and I'm not getting a good drain. I changed the bulb for a hew one and same problem persisting. Help!! My ps is out of the office ttill Monday!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It sounds as though there may be a blockage, either from the serum or in the tubing. The first thing I recommend is that you call your surgeon's office, even if your doctor is out of the office until Monday, he or she will have someone on call for them specifically for problems such as this. They may want you to meet them at their office or ER to assess the situation.
IF there is no one on call for your doctor (and that would be very irresponsible of them), then you will need to go in to the ER and they will contact a surgeon to assess.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can help further.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It sounds as though there may be a blockage, either from the serum or in the tubing. The first thing I recommend is that you call your surgeon's office, even if your doctor is out of the office until Monday, he or she will have someone on call for them specifically for problems such as this. They may want you to meet them at their office or ER to assess the situation.
IF there is no one on call for your doctor (and that would be very irresponsible of them), then you will need to go in to the ER and they will contact a surgeon to assess.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can help further.
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