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Have Groin Seroma After Open Heart Operation Following Aortic Dissection And Artificial Valve Replacement. Any Advice?
Hi, I had three open heart operations in March /April 2012 following aortic dissection (Upper) and artificial aortic valve replacement , and have since developed two groin seromas; one bigger than the other. Both have been aspirated twice and reappear within 24 hours. I am due to have surgery this coming week, but am not sure whether the operation will be successful, and how it will be performed, as the previous response in 2004 is a bit unclear. Any advice you can offer?
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are you diabetic ?
if so controll you blood sugar tightly,
must clear any systemic infection, local care of wound essential.
you must be on antiplatelets/anticoagulant , increasing bleeding risk , please dicuss it with surgon, but dont stop your antiplatelets with out consulting Cardiologist.
if so controll you blood sugar tightly,
must clear any systemic infection, local care of wound essential.
you must be on antiplatelets/anticoagulant , increasing bleeding risk , please dicuss it with surgon, but dont stop your antiplatelets with out consulting Cardiologist.
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