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What Does A Scab Around A Chest Catheter Indicate?

Hi my son was born at 23 weeks & 2days and he had a central line catheter by his chest on the right side to be exact that was about a year ago today I noticed a scabby little mark and then when I touched it i felt a little lump should I be concerned my baby been through a lot already 6 surgeries I am so nervous I don’t Remember feeling it there or maybe
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is not a matter of concerns and it is nothing but a fibrotic scar. No treatment is required and it doesn't cause any harm to your baby.

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What Does A Scab Around A Chest Catheter Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is not a matter of concerns and it is nothing but a fibrotic scar. No treatment is required and it doesn t cause any harm to your baby. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.