There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...

Dear Christopher Cat: Oreo, our 3-year-old neutered male indoor-outdoor cat, suddenly acquired a large, soft swelling over one hip. When I look closely, I can see two small scabs at the center. What ...

This is a picture of MRSA (METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS). It occured as a complication 2 years after cosmetic plastic surgery for a bust reduction. The patients wounds didn’t heal and ...

Wound dehiscence occurs when a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally. It’s also known simply as dehiscence. Although this complication can occur after any surgery, it tends to ...

Wound dehiscence is when a surgical cut (incision) reopens after an operation. It is sometimes called wound breakdown, wound disruption, or wound separation. Partial dehiscence means that the edges of ...

A surgical wound may look fine at discharge—but infections often appear later. Here’s what increases your risk, how to prevent it, and the warning signs you should never ignore. (Image: Pexels) ...