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Question
Hello doctor,
My father operated on his appendix by laparoscopic approach for nearly 1 month but until now he is still giving antibiotics, there is still fluid in the disease. So the doctor asked me if the fluid collection after laparoscopic appendectomy is okay? I hope you can give me some advice, thanks.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Nguyen Van Nghia - General Surgery Department, Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to collect fluid after laparoscopic appendectomy? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix is inflamed and swollen due to an intestinal bacterial infection, the current main treatment is surgery to remove the appendix, which can be done through laparoscopic surgery. or classic open surgery. The use of antibiotics for a long time depends on the inflammation of the appendix and the systemic progression after surgery.
If the doctor prescribes a prolonged antibiotic infusion, there will be specific indications and reasons such as a collection of fluid, a residual abscess or a fistula of the appendix. The patient should be examined and evaluated for post-operative progress and re-evaluated whether the need for further antibiotics is needed. Prolonged use of antibiotics increases the risk of bacteria in the body being resistant to antibiotics, disordered bacteria strains and increasing treatment costs.
You need to bring your father back to the doctor who operated on it for more treatment advice.
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