A 20-year-old male asked:
had pilonidal cyst removal 10 days ago with closure (4 sutures),in last 7 days i had a liquid drainage(my surgeon called seroma).normal?when it stops?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Satish Sundar answered
34 years experience Pediatrics
Follow up: AS long as it not pus, it is unlikely to be an infection.
Fever, pain redness and tenderness, would need an evaluation
Answered on Nov 15, 2014
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