10 days post op and I have an opening on my incision that will not stop oozing yellow! (photos)

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I underwent BR surgery on 5/10/18 and as soon as I was cleared to change my gauze and shower (about 2 days later), i noticed yellow discharge that wouldn't scab up. I keep dressing it and dressing it and now I am day 10 and it seems to be opening up. I have no fever, and it doesn't seem to be hot. Im not sure if it hurt due to being numb down there. Any thoughts?

Bryan Armijo, MD · Answer

Given your history of a small area that is persistently draining a small amount, you may have a “spitting suture” at this area. There are no signs of infection evident from the photos provided. Usually if a suture spits from an incision, it is self limited and resolves in time without further management or may have to be trimmed by your surgeon’s office and have local wound care for a period of time. I recommend that you call your surgeon’s office and schedule an in person follow up to determine what is causing this drainage. Additionally, if you develop fever, chills, or redness at this area, let your surgeon know immediately as these are signs of infection. Best of luck with your healing!

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