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What Causes Abscess At The Site Of Abdominal Surgery?
Question: I had abdominal surgery over 30 years ago in which my belly button was reconstructed (moved) from some skin being removed, into a new location. 1 1/2 years ago it disappeared, appealed to just heal over. A week or so ago a hole appeared at the old site of the opening to the belly button and oozed a foul smelling fluid, bloody and pus.
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
This is common complication of such procedures and obviously abscess or fistula developed at the site of previous surgical procedure. In the beginning it can be treated with appropriate hygiene,avoid synthetic clothes,excessive sweating.antibiotic can be used as well. If symptoms persist you need to visit surgeon who can drainage this surgically. Wish you good health.Regards
hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
This is common complication of such procedures and obviously abscess or fistula developed at the site of previous surgical procedure. In the beginning it can be treated with appropriate hygiene,avoid synthetic clothes,excessive sweating.antibiotic can be used as well. If symptoms persist you need to visit surgeon who can drainage this surgically. Wish you good health.Regards
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