HX-MRSA abscess post op abdominoplasty. Several rounds bactrim ds. PMHX-healthy, nonsmoker, nondiabetic 18 weeks post op 2 stitch granulomas-can they heal w/out surgical intervention (one has not opened, the other has opened daily X 4 days w/small amt pus drainage)? Could a longer duration of abx be successful (6 weeks)? AND if they HAD to be removed what is the chance of ending up with another MRSA abscess?
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Post-surgical swelling and inflammation requires weeks to months to resolve and patients often report more tummy swelling as the day progresses than what they had in the morning. The important thing to rule out is a fluid collection (Seroma) formation. If you do have a seroma it needs to...
Pain is to be expected but it is variable. It is better to be prepared for pain and be surprised by less than the other way around. Whether or not muscle tightening is part of the procedure will influence the intensity. General, pain may increase over the first 24-72 hours and then decrease...
Simply being HIV positive has nothing to do with your ability to have any form of surgery, cosmetic or otherwise. Caregivers who practice universal precautions should have no hesitation in this area either.
The question is whether or not you have had any oppurtunistic infections, and...
