myerslss
10-07-2003, 03:23 PM
29 years ago operation and incision wouldn't heal, each operation sign (hernia) incision reopen and must pack and let wounds heal gradually. Recent operation for hernia (Feb. 03) incision reopened and culture taken (MRSA) methicillin resistant staph auera was found. Treatment of 9 weeks on iv didn't work. Was told by one dr. the mesh from hernia operation needed to come out (infected). Two other doctors think the risk of surgery to remove mesh is too risky and are choosing to NOT treat the staph infection and see what happens. Any opinions?
tryingtofeelgood
10-13-2003, 11:59 PM
I believe ALL infections should be treated. I also believe you need a SECOND OPINION http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif
Please go and see someone else about this and bring all your tests. Infections are serious, especially Staph.
Hope you feel well and hope this helps a little.
Bruce
11-10-2003, 01:36 PM
Of course, your doctors get the last word, however, the hernia screen is a foreign body and you will never be cured unless the screen is removed. The screen acts like a magnet, atracting bacteria to the site and sooner or later must be rermoved. Staph septicemia is a life thrreatening infection and may be fatal.
Bruce
retired microbiologist
myerslss
11-10-2003, 02:41 PM
Of course, your doctors get the last word, however, the hernia screen is a foreign body and you will never be cured unless the screen is removed. The screen acts like a magnet, atracting bacteria to the site and sooner or later must be rermoved. Staph septicemia is a life thrreatening infection and may be fatal.
Bruce
retired microbiologist
Bruce thanks so much for your insite. That is exactly what ended up happening. The infection became so bad that surgery was scheduled and all the old mesh was removed. She continued for a new total of 5 days on the IV's. She has now been home for 4 weeks. Is healing wonderfully and we all are keeping our fingers crossed.
Bruce
11-10-2003, 06:49 PM
That's good news. I am glad the doctors got their wake up call.
I have seen the same thing with contaminated iv needles. Frequently, pulling out the needle cured the infection.
Bruce
pandagirl
11-11-2003, 07:26 AM
Any foreign object inside the body is going to attract opportunistic bacteria, therefore removal is often the only cure. There's no point fighting a losing battle.
