Chances Of Infection After Tubal Reversal

Every surgery carries some risks, and there is also the possibility of complications after the surgery. There are some risks after the tubal reversal too. Infection is the most common risk. The most important thing that you should do after the surgery is to prevent the disease. The chances that the woman will have an infection after tubal reversal are 6 percent which means that 6 percent of patients develop the surgical site infection. It usually happens within a month of surgery. Infection can slow down the healing process. Every woman who suffers from the infection after the TR surgery wants to know its cause, so they ask its reasons from the doctors. Microorganisms are the most common cause of this infection. The skin gets contaminated with these microorganisms, and thus they cause the infection. Sometimes the microorganisms that are present in the genital area caused the infection. In some cases, the surgical instruments contain the microorganisms, so these instruments become the reason of the infection. There are many reasons for the occurrence of the infection due to the arrival of the microorganisms. If an infection is not treated properly and immediately, it can cause serious complications.

The following are more likely to develop infection
• Who are in the habit of smoking
• Who are obese or over weight
• Who are Having diabetes

The chances of infection after TR surgery are not too much, but the possibility of infection is still there. In case of infection, the following symptoms are observed

• Pain
• Fever
• swelling
• inflammation
• tenderness/ redness
• slow healing
• white pus or drainage

If a woman suffers from the infection after the surgery, she must consult her doctor immediately. The infection can be treated with the help of antibiotics that have to be taken for some period.

Women should always take care of them after the surgery. Special care is very important. Keep the incision area clean and dry to avoid microorganisms to enter your skin. You should remove the bandage on the next day after the surgery to clean it. There is also a risk of infection to the nearby organs. It also happens that the nearby organs get damaged during the tubal reversal surgery, so they develop the infection. You must take the prescribed antibiotics regularly so that the infection gets the proper treatment. The medical staff should shave the surgical area with the help of electric clippers before the surgery. Never use any razor on the incision area and also never do any wound care without washing hands. Razors can cause irritation in the skin so it can cause infection. Always wash your hands before you touch your incision area because the best way to avoid infection is to keep the bacteria away. Never soak in the bath tub. This practice can increase the chances of infection. Your doctor will give you bathing instructions so you must follow them. Infections are more common if you smoke. You must stop smoking after the surgery.