When a surgical wound starts draining fluid like this, the instinct is usually to just stitch it back closed. But that's often exactly the wrong move. If there's ongoing drainage, especially if there's any sign of infection or fluid buildup underneath, closing the skin over it can trap that fluid inside, which can lead to a much more serious infection or abscess. In cases like this, the wound often needs to heal from the inside out, a process called healing by secondary intention. Instead of sta
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When a surgical wound starts draining fluid like this, the instinct is usually to just stitch it back closed. But that's often exactly the wrong move. If there's ongoing drainage, especially if there's any sign of infection or fluid buildup underneath, closing the skin over it can trap that fluid inside, which can lead to a much more serious infection or abscess. In cases like this, the wound often needs to heal from the inside out, a process called healing by secondary intention. Instead of sta
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