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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

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Bilateral Hernia Repair With Mesh X 1 Wk Ago. Pt

Bilateral hernia repair with mesh x 1 wk ago. Pt is 81 y.o. male, A.fib, hx of etoh use for many years. Current issue: pt has bilateral ankle/pedal edema. Pt mobilizing, appears overall much improved (as per daughter, primary caregiver). Pt eating well. Incisions approximating well, post-op abdominal pain significantly reduced.

Cause of edema?
posted on Fri, 25 Mar 2016
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