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  2. Seroma - Wikipedia

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    Large seromas take longer to resolve than small ones, and they are more likely to undergo secondary infection. A seroma may persist for several months, [6] or even years as the surrounding tissue hardens. Seroma is the most common surgical complication after breast surgery.

  3. Surgical site infection - Wikipedia

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    A surgical site infection (SSI) develop when bacteria infiltrate the body through surgical incisions. [1] These bacteria may come from the patient's own skin , the surgical instruments , or the environment in which the procedure is performed.

  4. Incisional hernia - Wikipedia

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    Clinically, incisional hernias present as a bulge or protrusion at or near the area of a surgical incision. Virtually any prior abdominal operation can develop an incisional hernia at the scar area (provided adequate healing does not occur due to infection), including large abdominal procedures such as intestinal or vascular surgery, and small incisions, such as appendix removal or abdominal ...

  5. Pilonidal disease - Wikipedia

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    Pilonidal disease is a type of skin infection which typically occurs as a cyst between the cheeks of the buttocks and often at the upper end. [1] [3] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness. [1] There may also be drainage of fluid, but rarely a fever. [1] [2]

  6. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics in addition to standard incision and drainage is recommended in persons with severe abscesses, many sites of infection, rapid disease progression, the presence of cellulitis, symptoms indicating bacterial illness throughout the body, or a health condition causing immunosuppression. [1]

  7. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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    Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...

  8. Surgical incision - Wikipedia

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    A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure.Often, multiple incisions are possible for an operation. In general, a surgical incision is made as small and unobtrusive as possible to facilitate safe and timely operating conditions and recovery.

  9. Surgeon found guilty of multiple violations still practicing ...

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    As a result, the patient was forced to undergo additional procedures to treat an infected incision site, including a blood transfusion. ... See the photos. Weather. NBC Universal.