My lower an drain has been in 4 weeks now and the fluid coming out is cloudy and chunky. It is still putting out 50 a day. I am also on i.v. anti biotics for group c strep and Staph.
November 7, 2017
Answer: How long is too long to keep a Tummy Tuck drain in after surgery? 4 weeks post op. Thank you for the question and congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Your description of the quantity and quality of drainage is certainly concerning for the presence of a problem, such as an infection. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be of much specific help to you, given what sounds like a complicated postoperative course.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: How long is too long to keep a Tummy Tuck drain in after surgery? 4 weeks post op. Thank you for the question and congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Your description of the quantity and quality of drainage is certainly concerning for the presence of a problem, such as an infection. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be of much specific help to you, given what sounds like a complicated postoperative course.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Drains The length of time a drain remains in place is determined individually by surgeon and patient circumstances. They are a point of entry for infection, so surgeons will monitor output closely and remove drains when desired output levels are achieved. I recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding your concerns to get clarification on when the drain will be removed.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Drains The length of time a drain remains in place is determined individually by surgeon and patient circumstances. They are a point of entry for infection, so surgeons will monitor output closely and remove drains when desired output levels are achieved. I recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding your concerns to get clarification on when the drain will be removed.
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