pt initially presented with wound infx after scraping leg on | Figure 1
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pt initially presented with wound infx after scraping leg on retaining block. This is 1 wk post keflex tid and daily santyl dressing. Wound is looking significantly better in my opinion. PMH is significant for colitis txd with mesalamine.
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