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Should I Change The Dressings On Wound Of Removed Pilonidal Cyst Daily?
I had a pilonidal cyst removed Friday and the wound was packed. I was told the wound would need to repacked daily and that arrangements would be made for someone to come to my home and change the packing. Those arrangements have still not been made. Should I wait longer or go to the emergency room to have the packing changed?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Hello,
Since after pilonodal cyst removal ,there has to be taken full hygienic measures to prevent from infection,as because of site of wound the area can be so sensitive to infection and healing could be so long. It is better you should change the dressing as per your doctor said and should not wait for long.
Hopefully my answer is helpfull,
Regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
Since after pilonodal cyst removal ,there has to be taken full hygienic measures to prevent from infection,as because of site of wound the area can be so sensitive to infection and healing could be so long. It is better you should change the dressing as per your doctor said and should not wait for long.
Hopefully my answer is helpfull,
Regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
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