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Is It Normal For Leaking Wound After Radiation Treatment For Throat Cancer?
Had PEG tube removed after radiation treatment for cancer in throat. At the time, doctor said in would close by itself in 24-48 hours. The site is still leaking excessively after almost two weeks. Is this normal? What can be done to close site and stop leaking?
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
Hi,
The site should be re-looked for any infection or the cause for not healing. The leakage will not allow the wound to heal faster. You need to get examined with your doctor to look into the cause for the delay.
Mean time maintain your sugar levels under control, keep the area dry and clean. Once we treat the cause like local infection or any irritation the site will close by itself or in rare case another intervention may be required.
Regards
The site should be re-looked for any infection or the cause for not healing. The leakage will not allow the wound to heal faster. You need to get examined with your doctor to look into the cause for the delay.
Mean time maintain your sugar levels under control, keep the area dry and clean. Once we treat the cause like local infection or any irritation the site will close by itself or in rare case another intervention may be required.
Regards
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