A member asked:

I had surgery on an anal fistula 7 days ago, and there's now a lot of pus. is this ok?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wesley Marquart answered

No: Pus is a sign of infection. You should see your surgeon asap.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 2/23/2018

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

As long as all of it: Can get out- which is the purpose of the surgery-yes.

Answered 4/25/2015

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A member asked:

I had surgery on an anal fistula 7 days ago, and there's now a lot of pus. is this ok?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wesley Marquart answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Todd Sisto answered

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