A 46-year-old woman returns 10 days after uncomplicated ventral hernia repair. She has a soft, fluctuant swelling under the incision. There is no

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A 46-year-old woman returns 10 days after uncomplicated ventral hernia repair. She has a soft, fluctuant swelling under the incision. There is no erythema, drainage, fever, or increasing pain. The incision is intact. Which of the following would you recommend at the follow-up visit?

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Observation and reassurance

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Routine incision opening in clinic

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Urgent reoperation for fascial dehiscence

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Immediate broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics

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High-dose systemic corticosteroids

Postoperative wound seroma — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 46-year-old woman returns 10 days after uncomplicated ventral hernia repair. She has a soft, fluctuant swelling under the incision. There is no erythema, drainage, fever, or increasing pain. The incision is intact. Which of the following would you recommend at the follow-up visit?