How long does an hernia repair infection take to heal?
Patient: I had an umbilical hernia repaired a week ago and it is no infected but is leaking fluid. My dr said I should clean it with hdrogen peroxide and pack it with gauze. how long will this take to resolve. Would it have been netter of Dr did not reconstruct naval? Doctor: Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that it should not be more than week with discharge. If it is more than a week than you consider as lake of surgical skills in doctor. Till that time keep cleaning and washing with Hydrogen Peroxide, and betadine.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.