What happened to the cotton caught in the incision after surgery for an anal abscess?

Cotton clips are placed at the incision site after anal abscess surgery, primarily to stop bleeding, to drain the wound, and to prevent pseudo-healing from occurring. After anal abscess surgery, gauze, oil gauze, cotton balls and other items are usually left at the incision. First of all, it can play the role of compression of the wound, which is conducive to preventing postoperative bleeding, and secondly, it can help to drain the necrotic tissues and seepage out of the pus cavity. In addition, filling the pus cavity of the wound with cotton balls and other items can help to prevent pseudo healing of the surface of the skin, so as to avoid the formation of anal fistula. After anal abscess surgery, need to pay attention to the anal local clean and dry, in the stool and change the medicine before and after to pay attention to cleaning the anus and sitz bath, to prevent fecal contamination of the wound. In addition, you should reduce the intake of spicy and stimulating food, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and eat regularly to prevent constipation or diarrhea. Regular dressing changes should be performed by a specialist to help the wound heal early and well. After anal abscess surgery, the incision clip cotton, conducive to postoperative recovery, if there are symptoms of discomfort should be promptly informed to the doctor in charge of treatment, and actively cooperate with the treatment, to avoid the occurrence of postoperative complications.