I started to get nercosis after tummy tuck I had on sept 24th. ( what I think is nercosis) It is getting worse and the gauze pads now are a greenish color. I see the ps again today, previously they said it needs to heal..but its not healing at all..please give me some advice of what to do and what will happen ? Will I need another surgery to fix this, I am very concerned as it is making a hole ! Thankyou
Answer: Necrosis treatment
necrosis usually occurs in the midline and can lead to separation of the wound. you have the typical findings of black, hard, dry shoe-leather skin. my concern is the drainage and greenish color. it is time to debride (remove dead skin) and wash out. even colonization (not quire infection but bacteria present) can extend the zone of necrosis and lead to more tissue loss. intervention generally speeds recovery and allows the loss of tissue to be minimized. see you doctor. good luck
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Answer: Necrosis treatment
necrosis usually occurs in the midline and can lead to separation of the wound. you have the typical findings of black, hard, dry shoe-leather skin. my concern is the drainage and greenish color. it is time to debride (remove dead skin) and wash out. even colonization (not quire infection but bacteria present) can extend the zone of necrosis and lead to more tissue loss. intervention generally speeds recovery and allows the loss of tissue to be minimized. see you doctor. good luck
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February 8, 2011
Answer: Wound healing issues
This looks like a small area of skin necrosis which can happen because of numerous reasons. It will probably heal on its own and may need a scar revision down the road.
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February 8, 2011
Answer: Wound healing issues
This looks like a small area of skin necrosis which can happen because of numerous reasons. It will probably heal on its own and may need a scar revision down the road.
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