Gallbladder removal and laprascopic staples Posted: 11-01-06 02:53am
I recently had gallbladder removed
(laprascopically). The staples are
tugging at me and I'm curious to know how
they put them in. How long are they left
in and how are they removed.
I have a tightening feeling around my skin
where they are inserted. The skin is
slightly swollen. Doesn't look infected.
I am breaking out with many blisters in
the surrounding areas and on my stomach,
legs and arms. Is this due to medication,
diet, etc...??
Please give me whatever input about the
staple removal. Thanks!
I don’t know about what staples you are
talking about. The staples that are used
during the procedure to close larger blood
vessels such as those that vascularize the
gallbladder (arteria and vena cystica)
inside the abdomen are not removed but
stay inside the body forever. They will be
absorbed in time. Staples are placed
inside abdomen through a special
instrument-stapler. The blisters on your
skin HAVE TO be seen by a doctor.
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