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Pus collection after lap appendectomy
Today is 15 day of lap appendectomy pus collection is drained out from last 4 days just quantity of pus collection is lesser . All vitals are normal but pain occurs when Inj Dynapar Aq is not given , now Inj dynapar is giving BD .How much more days need to overcome from this problem? Or any other mode of treatment? Plz suggest.
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If there is no fever, If tolerating diet, passing stools,
Same treatment can be continued followed by oral medication.
Follow up with ultrasound abdomen before removal of drain
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Good afternoon
1. Today is 15th post operative day.
2. Abdominal drain is in situ for the last 4 days.
3. Quantity of Pus is less....???( amount)
4. All vitals are OK.
5. Pain occurs when Inj. Dynapar is not given.
Considering all these and if
GC is good,
ABDOMEN is soft, normal, & not distended,
Patient passing Flatus & Motion,
Taking ORALLY, and
No FEVER , then it's a matter of Days.
You should not be worried much.
Thanks
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Can be on complete oral medication and full ambulation is advised
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Be observant to evolution or involution of symptoms or event.
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The same mode of treatment should be continued and your doctor might order a CT scan of your abdomen to better define the source
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