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What happens if a cat licks its neuter incision?
If a cat licks its neuter incision, it can cause irritation, infection, and delay the healing process. It's important to prevent the cat from licking the incision to promote proper healing.
What is the cause of redness swelling and blistering around a surgical incision?
Likely an infection. Call your doc for an antibiotic
What could cause a big lump on the stomach of a female cat that was fixed seven days ago?
My first thought would be surgical dehissence, where the sutures didn't hold together long enough for the incision to heal. This can be caused by improper suture technique, excessive movement of the incision, or a cat licking and grooming the incision. Other causes would be surgical incision abscess (which would have the same potential causes as the dehissence), a surgical line hernia or a hematoma in the surgical line. Regardless of what this is, you need to take your cat back to the veterinarian immediately. After examining the area, your veterinarian may need to take your cat back into surgery to clean the area up and create new fresh edges to the incision that will heal better.
What can happen if surgical drains are not cared for properly?
If the drain becomes blocked, fluid or blood may collect at the surgical site. Left untreated, this accumulation may cause infection and/or delayed wound healing.
Do surgical retractors cause contusions?
Of course, any surgical incision or surgical equipment used on the body can cause bruising. The physiology of how a bruise forms remains the same, no matter how the bruise is caused. It will always be an injury to small blood vessels that bleed into surrounding tissues. Even though the body clots the blood, the bruise has already begun but may not be visible for 24 hours.
What most commonly causes surgical site infections?
Surgical site infections are most commonly caused by bacteria that enter the surgical incision during or after surgery, often due to poor hygiene practices or a lack of sterile techniques in the operating room. Other risk factors include compromised immunity, underlying medical conditions, and prolonged surgical procedures.
Does a small central disc protrusion with minimal impingement cause pain?
yes
Can a car accident cause a degenerative disk protrusion?
They may be a causative factor.
What is disk degeneration with broadband disc protrusion at l5-s1?
Disk degeneration with broadband disc protrusion at L5-S1 refers to the deterioration of the intervertebral disc located between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra, leading to a bulging or protrusion of the disc material. This condition can cause compression of nearby nerves, potentially resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs. The term "broadband" suggests that the protrusion may be more extensive, affecting a wider area than a typical localized herniation. Treatment options often include physical therapy, pain management, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
Can a car accident cause paracentral disc protrusion?
You need a medical diagnosis and opinion for this question. THIS is NOT the site to do it.
Protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally containing it?
The term for this condition is called a hernia. It occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias can cause pain, discomfort, and may require surgical repair to prevent complications.
Is a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles nerves and other tissues?
The answer is an Incision!
