What causes an abscess after an incisional hernia repair?
Patient: In oct  had  incsional hernia repair  with mesh implantIn nov  had  aspiration of  1000ccs  of  fluid In dec  had  2 nd  surgery due  to  abcess of  fluid  filled  cyst is this  common,   how  long  will it continueam  still  wearing binder and  drain tube Doctor: Hello,the answer is no. This is not common. You were unlucky enough to suffer from a serious complication of surgery. The skin protects the interior of our body from bacteria and other pathogens. Skin cuts may invite pathogens inside the body. That's why surgeons should be very careful and meticulous when preparing the patient's skin for incisions.Hollow organs like the intestine also harbor potential pathogens. Injury of the intestine may release those pathogens to the peritoneal cavity and cause infections. I don't know what happened in your case but peritoneal infections can be hard to eradicate. I can't tell how much time is required. Only your surgeon can estimate that. When the fluid stops coming out through the tube, you'll be very close. I hope you get better soon!Kind Regards!