My tummy tuck incision sutures split open 14 inches. Why weren’t I hospitalized? It was severely infected (Photo)

HI fenyes,   Usually this can be treated with local debridement in the office and after the wound is relatively clean, a wound vac can be placed. It is annoying to have it for awhile but it can save you from going back to surgery. It also is the best way to be sure that the wound is clean and ready to be closed.Please keep in close contact with your surgeon as he/she should be supervising this wound care.Good Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers

Dear Feneyes007, You have a wound dehiscence (your wound opened up) and will require close and frequent follow up with your surgeon. Not all open wounds are infected and even if it were, not all infections require hospitalization. Please keep your wound clean and follow your surgeons instructions. This may require more surgery and can take weeks to months to heal fully. Good luck. Dr. Gervais.

 Thank you for your question and providing a photo. Not all complications require hospitalization. Based on your photo you will require good wound care and may require returning to the OR. You should keep in close contact with your PS Best of luck