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Cholesystectomy
My relatives had laparoscopic cholecystectomy on Tuesday. Today( Friday) I removed the bandage and apply t bact locally ( t bact is applied twice daily locally... Written on prescription). Actually I didn't hear the exact instructions of doctor. Am I doing right? Thread is seen. Is it good to keep open the wound or after applying ointment should I apply gauze and micropore??
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From what you mention it sounds like a clean wound
So what you’re doing is right
But if you are still concerned you can go ahead with applying a sam dressing with Hansaplast (bandage according to size) and make sure the dressing is changed every alternate day.
Best is to keep the wound dry after a bath and cleaning of the wound followed by application of the ointment
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If sutures are not infected then u can keep open and apply ointment
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You can keep the wound open. Observe signs like pain, redness or any pus discharge from the sutured site.
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Consult a General Surgeon for proper evaluation of you notice the above signs
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Keep wound clean, maintain Hygeine and apply ointment regularly.
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Apply G -dress & for more details consult me on practo
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U can keep the wound open but do look for any location signs of redness or any discharge
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Dr. M Roshan
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Sagar
Hello.
Keep the wound open unless there is some discharge( like fluid or pus).
Once a day application of ointment is enough. Make sure next time you apply ointment, the previous ointment residue should be cleaned. Dont apply over and over again, it will cause infection.
Regarding thread, in next follow up, the operated surgeon will take care.
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