Omphalectomy or umbilectomy is the surgical excision of the belly button or umbilicus. It is indicated in case of a large umbilical hernia, cancer of the umbilicus, and infections.
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How can I make the wound due to omphalectomy heal faster?
Query: Hi doctor, I have undergone omphalectomy six months back as I was having endometriosis. The stitch was removed four days later. But I have a raw wound which according to the doctor will heal gradually. I am cleaning the wound using Savlon and dressing the wound and applying T-Bact ointment. But the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said the wound is there since last 20 days, it has reached a chronic stage. If it is healing it is well and good, but most of the wound at this stage will either: Develop a biofilm due to chronic infection and resist to heal any further. Or develop sufficien... Read Full »