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How Can Foul Odor With Oozing In The Surgery Site Be Treated?

Hi, Ive had surgery a week ago on my inner groin and testicle sack for the removal of a cyst (folliculitis). The surgeon used dissolvable stitches and both wounds have open right up and are ouzing with fliuds. There is also a foul odor coming from the wound could you please advise me of what to do. thanks
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi.
Thank for your query.
Noted your history of surgery a week ago on your inner groin and testicle sack for the removal of a cyst (folliculitis). The surgeon used dissolvable stitches and both wounds have open right up and are oozing with fluids. There is also a foul odor coming from the wound.
This indicates that there is an infected wound.

I would advise you the following:
- Proper broad spectrum antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, multivitamins.
- Twice daily dressings with liquid povidone iodine.
- Debridement if there is a slough.
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How Can Foul Odor With Oozing In The Surgery Site Be Treated?

Hi. Thank for your query. Noted your history of surgery a week ago on your inner groin and testicle sack for the removal of a cyst (folliculitis). The surgeon used dissolvable stitches and both wounds have open right up and are oozing with fluids. There is also a foul odor coming from the wound. This indicates that there is an infected wound. I would advise you the following: - Proper broad spectrum antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, multivitamins. - Twice daily dressings with liquid povidone iodine. - Debridement if there is a slough.