The Department of General Surgery at Ky Hoa Medical Center is responsible for examining, evaluating, and managing common surgical conditions that do not require major surgery. Our surgeons perform minor surgical procedures under standard sterile conditions, ensuring safety and efficacy. Cases requiring major surgical intervention will be counseled and assisted with referral to an appropriate specialized facility.
What issues does General Surgery examine and manage?
- Open wounds: cleansing, suturing, and advanced management of lacerations and cuts
- Abscesses, boils, subcutaneous cysts: incision and drainage or excision
- Mild to moderate burns: management, dressing, and wound healing monitoring
- Foreign bodies in the skin, feet, or hands: safe removal under sterile conditions
- Counseling and evaluation of surgical conditions such as hernia, hemorrhoids, and early-stage appendicitis
- Post-operative wound care, dressing changes, and suture removal
When should you go for an examination?
- Deep wounds, long lacerations, or puncture wounds from sharp objects requiring sutures
- Abscesses or red, swollen, tense, and painful boils accompanied by fever or pus drainage
- Thermal, chemical, or electrical burns at a severity level requiring medical intervention
- Foreign bodies embedded in the skin/flesh that cannot be removed at home
- Abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant, groin pain, or suspected hernia requiring evaluation
Clinical Examination Process
- Reception and Initial Assessment: The nurse records the condition, measures vital signs, and prepares the necessary instruments according to the type of procedure.
- Clinical Examination: The surgeon evaluates the wound or lesion, determines the severity, and plans the appropriate management.
- Procedure Performance: Wound suturing, abscess incision, foreign body removal, or other minor surgeries are performed under local anesthesia, ensuring sterility.
- Post-Procedure Care Instructions: The doctor instructs on home wound care, prescribes antibiotics or pain relievers if necessary, and schedules dressing changes and suture removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large does a wound have to be to require stitches? Lacerations longer than 1 cm, deep through the skin layer, or with wound edges that do not naturally close should be evaluated and sutured by a doctor to avoid cosmetically poor scarring and infection risks.
Does wound suturing hurt? Before suturing, the doctor will apply local anesthesia so the patient does not feel pain during the procedure. After the anesthesia wears off, there may be a mild tight or aching sensation, which can be managed with common pain relievers.
Does a skin abscess need antibiotics after incision and drainage? In most cases, a skin abscess that has undergone thorough incision and drainage does not necessarily require prolonged antibiotic therapy. The doctor will evaluate each specific case and prescribe accordingly.
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