Question 1

how do i stop a surgical wound weeping?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your surgeon: There are many reasons for a surgical wound to continue to weep or drain fluid.  First- is the wound closed completely (primarily) or was it intentionally left open?  If left open- drainage at be normal.  If it was closed together after surgery- continual drainage is abnormal. This is possibly an infection.  Discuss the situation with your surgeon.

Question 2

what is the chance of getting e coli in a surgical wound?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon the...: Kind of surgery and whether it involves the gastrointestinal tract where e. Coli hangs out. Most wound infections are due to the skin flora especially staphylococcus even ones done on the colon but e. Coli can cause surgical wound infections, especially when involving the colon and more likely deep rather than superficial infection.

Question 3

how will i know if my surgical wound is getting infected?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: The telltale sign of a wound infection is purulent drainage ("pus").  Other signs include redness, swelling, a fever, the wound edges separating, and blood-tinged drainage.

Question 4

i might have an infected surgical wound, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Important 2 find out: Surgical site infections do occur and need to be diagnosed and treated. Check in with your surgeon, he/she will diagnose infection. Typically surgical site infected wound is cultured, drained, dressing changes ordered and follow up. Antibiotics are often recommended. Don't wait and good luck.

Question 5

i had a post surgical wound, .what could this pink skin be?

Accepted Answer

Depends. : I'm not sure how fresh or old the wound is.  A chronic scar that is pink and raised could be a keloid, a form of hypertrophic scar.  If it's a reasonably new wound, it could be developing granulation tissue, a heaped, granular appearing tissue.  This is primarily fibroblasts and capillaries, and can easily bleed if scratched.  I suggest you see your surgeon for clarification.  Good luck.

Question 6

what is the unusal swelling around the surgical wound 5 day after sistruk procedure?

Accepted Answer

Possible wound prob: You should check with your surgeon to make sure there is no wound infection.  It may be normal post operative swelling and inflammation,

Question 7

are there signs to tell the age of a surgical wound?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wound healing has been very well studied in the first 7-10 days the wound usually heals but the scar matures and fades and softens for up to a year after that they remain stable.

Question 8

what happens with over granulation of surgical wound?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: Over granulation generally refers to over healing or too much scar tissue formation on the outside of the wound. This can usually be taken care of in the office with application of silver nitrate to the wound to stop the excess healing.

Question 9

what is the best method to heal an open surgical wound?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Acute? Chronic? Infection? Diabetic? Location of wound? Your bmi/nutritional status?  Many factors figure into wound healing.  You need to work closely with your doctors for optimal outcome.  Try a wound clinic if one is available to you.

Question 10

how long until a surgical wound usually  stops weeping?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It usually depends on the size of the wound.  Larger wounds will take more time to heal.  Also, everybody heals at different rates.  Younger healthy people tend to heal faster than older weaker people.  As long as the weeping is just clear fluid.  If it is thick and pustular and the wound looks red, it may be infected and will not stop weeping until treated.

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