My Jackson Pratt drainage is black and has a bad smell.

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Did i mention bad smell

William J. Hedden, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would suggest calling your plastic surgeons office so they can take a look at you. It may be nothing but it never hurts to be checked out. Good luck hope all ends up well.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your JP issues. I would contact your surgeon's office to schedule an appointment to be seen in person.  Though malodor is not uncommon as any liquid within the JP settles it would be important to rule out a possible infection.  Hope this helps.

Thomas Trey Sands, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is typically do to a post-operative hematoma. The blood congeals right after surgery which doesn't allow it to come out in the drain. After 6-7 days the blood clot begins to break down and liquefy and will come out into the drain as a very dark liquid which is either crimson or almost black. Old blood in the bulb tends to have a very bad smell. I would recommend you following up with your plastic surgeon for specific recommendations as soon as possible.

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