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How long do (or perhaps should) abcess cavities normally stay open post-op.

S

Sooz

Wise Old Thumper
Just wondering as since using the Intrasite gel Mack's has really started to close quickly, but there is still a pocket at the end of the narrow opening that isn't fully healed. When I pump fluid in with the catheter attachment on the syringe, the pocket 'inflates' but I can no longer get a cotton bud down the entry canal to clean it. I'm also struggling to keep the entry wound itself open.

It's been about 3 weeks since his operation now, should I be expecting it to close soon or should I be fighting to keep it open? :?
 
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I can't really help w/ abscess. However, when my bridge bun Goofball has her leg removed, it took much longer than 3 weeks to heal. The reason is the surgeon screwed up, the bone is stretching the wound, as such, it's obstructing the healing. In the end, everything works out. So, we had that wound for easily 1.5 to 2 mth. if I remember correctly, and it's an open wound as she tore it open due to the stretching of the wound several times. In other words, don't get discourage if you have an open wound for 3 weeks, I know it's not the same type wound, but the same principle applies.

a good link on abscess

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=124510&page=3
 
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