Healing days after catheter removal for cholecystitis

After drain extraction for cholecystitis, it usually heals in about 7-10 days, and the recovery time will be prolonged if the recovery after extraction is not good or if there is secondary infection. Under normal circumstances, cholecystitis patients after drain extraction, about 7-10 days can be cured, the body will gradually return to normal, can live and work normally, the impact on the body is not great, but to go to the hospital regularly for review. However, some patients with cholecystitis may develop secondary infections after the drain is removed, causing poor wound healing, and in severe cases, fluid leakage may occur. In this case, the recovery time will be prolonged, and if left untreated, complications, such as subcutaneous abscesses, may occur. Patients who have had drain extubation done at this time should be reviewed regularly. Once symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, or fluid leakage from the wound are detected, seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor’s instructions.