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What Causes Continuous Pus Discharge After Epidermal Cyst Removal Surgery?
Hi. My 5 year old son was having swelling on his neck. Early test (FNAC, MRI & Biopsy) telling a Epidermal cyst and surgery perform unde GA by General surgon. But after surgery there is a continuos pus discharge from last 2 months and we need to clean everyday by worm water. Pus is sticky still with a frequency of 5-6 drops everyday. Please guide me what to do ?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pus discharge from the surgical site is suggestive of superimposed infection of the surgical site.
I suggest you to consult your treating surgeon for clinical assessment and dressing of the surgical site.
The pus needs to examined to look for evidence of infection and the cause of infection.
A drug sensitivity may also be required to select the most appropriate antibiotic.
Topical antibiotic preparation and an oral antibiotic may be required to treat the infection of surgical site.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Pus discharge from the surgical site is suggestive of superimposed infection of the surgical site.
I suggest you to consult your treating surgeon for clinical assessment and dressing of the surgical site.
The pus needs to examined to look for evidence of infection and the cause of infection.
A drug sensitivity may also be required to select the most appropriate antibiotic.
Topical antibiotic preparation and an oral antibiotic may be required to treat the infection of surgical site.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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