My husband had a colon resection removing 12 in of colon plus appendix. 9 days Post-op he started 'leaking' and the sterry strips looked yucky. One became very loose and when we removed it, the leak flowed more. If he sits to use the bathroom (no straining) or stands it soaks a new gauze pad in about a minute. Doesn't smell but somewhat thin and slightly yellow/pink. How much is too much? Thank you!
July 18, 2013
Answer: Colon Resection: Drainage from Incision?
What you describe is currently “enough” to seek follow-up with your husband's surgeon, earlier that already scheduled if necessary. Your description is consistent with either a stitch abscess, wound infection, or (less likely) a fistula between the G.I. tract and skin.
Again, best to be checked by his surgeon as soon as possible.
Best wishes.
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July 18, 2013
Answer: Colon Resection: Drainage from Incision?
What you describe is currently “enough” to seek follow-up with your husband's surgeon, earlier that already scheduled if necessary. Your description is consistent with either a stitch abscess, wound infection, or (less likely) a fistula between the G.I. tract and skin.
Again, best to be checked by his surgeon as soon as possible.
Best wishes.
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July 19, 2013
Answer: Incision drainage after colon surgery.
Greetings,
Incision drainage as you have described, after a bowel resection, warrants an immediate visit to your husband's surgeon. There is no substitute for an examination of the surgery site and appropriate and timely wound management.
I hope that your husbands problem resolves uneventfully and promptly under the care of his surgeon....
Best Regards,
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July 19, 2013
Answer: Incision drainage after colon surgery.
Greetings,
Incision drainage as you have described, after a bowel resection, warrants an immediate visit to your husband's surgeon. There is no substitute for an examination of the surgery site and appropriate and timely wound management.
I hope that your husbands problem resolves uneventfully and promptly under the care of his surgeon....
Best Regards,
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