Patient's question:
Female, 36 years old. Second cesarean section, both deliveries were via cesarean section. Today is the 11th day, and the incision looks a bit like vaporization, and the pain is severe. How is the treatment for vaporization of the cesarean incision? Is there a need for incision and drainage?Doctor's answer:
After cesarean section surgery, the vaporization of the incision manifests as redness, swelling, pain, and accompanied by fluid discharge. It is recommended to apply povidone-iodine for sterilization and maintain the wound clean and hygienic at all times. The sutures at the vaporized area need to be removed to completely remove the vaporized tissue. Gauze packing should be used for drainage, ensuring the drainage remains unobstructed. Dressing changes should be performed daily. After thorough drainage, the granulation tissue will gradually grow from the inside. It usually takes about ten days for the wound to heal and form a scar. Cesarean section is a condition that is not easy to heal completely.