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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
incision healing after TOT surgery
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
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incision healing after TOT surgery
by eholly, Oct 21, 2007 08:40PM
I had the TOT surgery(sling) on oct.9th and my incisions are yet to heal. one is healing better than the other but the other one is still a open wound and i have been applying antibotic cream religiously. I went to the doctor last tuesday(today is sunday) and wonder how long should I give it before i call and have this rechecked? does it just take time sometimes for these incisions to heal? my tape on the incisions fell off almost right away and he checked them on tuesday and at the time didn't think they looked infected. but the soreness is uncomfortable to say the least. I don't want to call him and seem like I'm whining over something small if it's just going to take more time. any one else have a longer time period on these incisions healing? mine aren't on my stomach but in the groin of my leg which makes it rough when you walk.
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Oct 28, 2007 09:48AM
, Oct 28, 2007 09:48AM
That would be 2 weeks ago. The wounds should be closed by now. You should have the wounds checked to see if there are any slivers of the sling mesh poklng thru the skin. This could be the cause of the non healing. Get it looked at by your surgeon or get a second opinion.
Dr. Hoyte
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