i had a suture due to appendectomy (had a beginning appendicitis, luckily it didnt rupture). After a wk, ive returned to my surgeon to remove the stitches, with the same day ive already went to school. by the next four days, 1/2 inch of my suture, separated (maybe got a mild dehisence, it was just small) didnt seek any help though was worried about the blood and risk of infection, i was hoping theyll be intact soon.. now theres pus secretions with my blood inspite of everyday (twice a day) of changing the dressing, with sterile technique plus Povidone Iodine, it got infected) :(  and i would want to take Cefuroxime 500mg (t.i.d) for 7 days.    Just what my surgeon gave to me after surgery. Would that be okay? or should i go back to my surgeon and ask him to make another stitch to my wound? please help
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. You have a suture wound which is not healing due to persistent infection. Infected wound cannot be sutured. Taking the same antibiotic now may not be useful. I suggest you get a wound swab tested for culture and sensitivity which will give you the organism causing infection and the appropriate antibiotic to be taken. Continue with Chat Doctor. Thanks.