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Q: Infection not Healing after Sugery for Hernia

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 6th, 2006

I had my 5th hernia repaired September 26,05. During surgery doctor found a cyst the size of a softball in my ovary this was removed also. Had mesh put in and a jackson prat drain. Drain remained in for over a month and was remove, one week later I had a absess. Two weeks later doctor opened me back up and put a versatile 1 wound vac on this was done Dec 1st. I know have an infection and still have the wound vac on it is Febuary 7th and I still am not heald? Can some one give me some advies is this normal??? I keep getting told " I dont relize how bad it was" I do just need some answers. Thank you

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 22nd, 2006

Hernia Answer A389

One of the possible complications of surgery is infection, such as an abscess. You can ask your surgeon the possible causes for such a complication and request more information about the proper antibiotics to treat an infection. You can also ask your supervising physician about information regarding a diet to decrease weight. Being overweight can impede overall health and immune system function.

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