How can a hematoma at the incision site be treated?
Patient: My husband recently had right leg 4 1/2 hour vascular surgery. About 2 weeks later he developed a hematoma to the left of the incision, which they confirmed with an ultra sound, they put him on antibiotics at home and complete bed rest, it got worse and they put him in the hospital on iv antibiotics for 5 days, he came home and has been home about 4 days on antibiotics and it seem to be getting worse, he doesn't get back to the doctor until March 8 and his hemoglobin is 7.9 and potassium is 4.1, can you give me any more suggestions, he has been on bed rest now since he got back home but I am worried. Charlene Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As per my clinical experience, the condition is not under control with medicines and rest.He requires surgery of Hematoma in form of Incision and Drainage without delay, which will cause further problems.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purva Patel