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Could Formation Of Pus In The Sutures Be A Serious Issue?

Hi, My father had a bypass surgery by 21 jan 2015 and he discharge by 6th fen and 10 days back we take him for inspection. There they found puss form inside the stitch so they give antibiotic and they open the stitch and clean three times a day now doctor said due to diabaties and urinal issue it would happen so they decide to take him for operation for cleaning and vacuum and the suspect it may affect the bone if it is deep infection they have to open completly for cleaning and removing infected areas in tissue and bone.kindly let me know whether this is a common problem or serious issue or it can be cure. What are the way s for cure this issue.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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hello..
surgical site infection occurs in some 5% patients..
yes due to problems like diabetes and kidney or liver issues there are more chances for infection..
in a hospital where cardiac procedures are being done the question of unsterile environment is very less likely..
this is the standard method of wound disinfection(to say in simple words)
seriousness depends on the extent of infection,organism causing, body immune response..
there are large number of cases where patients came out walking in such situations..
do not worry a course of high end antibiotics and proper dressings etc will solve the problem..
wish him a speedy recovery..take care
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Could Formation Of Pus In The Sutures Be A Serious Issue?

hello.. surgical site infection occurs in some 5% patients.. yes due to problems like diabetes and kidney or liver issues there are more chances for infection.. in a hospital where cardiac procedures are being done the question of unsterile environment is very less likely.. this is the standard method of wound disinfection(to say in simple words) seriousness depends on the extent of infection,organism causing, body immune response.. there are large number of cases where patients came out walking in such situations.. do not worry a course of high end antibiotics and proper dressings etc will solve the problem.. wish him a speedy recovery..take care