Question 1

what is incision biopsy?

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'to cut' biopsy: 'incisional biopsy' literally means to 'cut out some tissue' to get a good sample of a particular lesion (usually skin but can be any biopsy). An excisional biopsy is similiar but this refers to removing the whole lesion with normal tissue around it (as in a small dark mole removed). Biopsies are sent to a pathologist who 'reads' the slides under a microscope looking for abnormal cells/diseases.

Question 2

what does an infected incision look like?

Accepted Answer

Red, Hot, Tender: An infected incision will look very red and blanch to the touch. It will also be very warm and tender to the touch. There will be more swelling than normal. There may or may not be pus or foul smelling drainage coming from the wound. If your wound has any of these characteristics you should contact your physician.

Question 3

what are examples of incisions for c sections?

Accepted Answer

Several: There are two main incision areas, the skin and the uterus.  Skin incisions are classified as transverse and vertical.  The low transverse ones are called pfannenstiel incisions.  On the uterus, there are also three main types, low transverse, low vertical,  and classical.

Question 4

what could be coming out of my gallbladder incision?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Peritoneal fluid-ascites.
Blood.
Pus,
Bile.
Intestinal succus -
Bowel content
Intestine if hermiated

Question 5

what does granulation me with respect to an incision?

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Normal growth: Granulation or granulation tissue is a lumpy bumpy and healthy pink appearing surface of repairing tissue.  This is the appearance of normal tissue as it regrows.

Question 6

how long for incision to heal from testicular removal?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Most of the healing will occur within the first 10-14 days with complete healing generally 3-4 weeks.

Question 7

gallbladder incisions when can i take the bandages off?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: You would have been given postoperative instructions after surgery. Depends on what bandages were used. Do not get gauze bandages wet. Some surgical tapes or glue are meant to stay on a week. Ask your surgeon what to do for your specific situation.

Question 8

why would my incision still hurt 5 months out from a tah?

Accepted Answer

See the surgeon: Hi, pain at the abdominal incision site after the site has healed could be from various causes. The most common would be the formation of an incisional hernia( is there any  bulging at the site) or entrapment of a nerve by the healing process at the site of the incision. Please see the surgeon who performed the operation.

Question 9

precisely where are the incisions made in a midface lift ?

Accepted Answer

Well hidden: Usually in the ear crease (on the front side of the ear), around the earlobe, up the crease in back of the ear and then down the hairline.  In the majority of patients this is a very inconspicuous scar.

Question 10

how to get your incision to stop itching??? 12 days postop

Accepted Answer

Any med?: Many people use antibiotics on wounds. Bacitracin, neosporin, triple antibiotic are common. NONE OF THESE PREVENTS OR TREATS INFECTION. They are common sensitizers, causing itchy allergic reactions. People sometimes are allergic to adhesive tape. Where is the incision? How large? Why? Stitches? See the Dr who gave you the incision.

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