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What Causes Formation Of Yellow Fluid Under Skin Graft?

I am 39 and amputated my finger 3 weeks ago. My finger could not be re-attached, and instead was given a skin graft on my finger stub. Last night, while changing my dressing I noticed a collection of yellow fluid UNDER my skin graft, at the base of my amputated finger, where the graft was stitched to my finger. What is this fluid?
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Thank you for asking Healthcare majic.
My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah &
I have gone through your query.

During the wound healing process specially after grafts , there is Serous fluid discharge which which is usually which is pale or light yellow in colour. you need not to worry about this as it will gradually reduce . regular and timely wound dressings as advised by the treating physician are essential.

but if it looks thick and has Pus appearance or it's greenish ( Which usually indicates Pseudomonas infection) then that need to seek immediate medical attention.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Formation Of Yellow Fluid Under Skin Graft?

Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query. During the wound healing process specially after grafts , there is Serous fluid discharge which which is usually which is pale or light yellow in colour. you need not to worry about this as it will gradually reduce . regular and timely wound dressings as advised by the treating physician are essential. but if it looks thick and has Pus appearance or it s greenish ( Which usually indicates Pseudomonas infection) then that need to seek immediate medical attention. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.