Re: what does granulation tissue look like?0-thanks

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That sounds just like what she has except she has red streaks ( or

had red streaks, it is gone with antibiotics) and a stitch in

it...she has her appt tomorrow. Thanks for the info!

>

> Granulation tissue looks like a red, raised area around the tube

> site. It kind of forms a wall-like growth. Max used to get it

very

> badly. It would ooze and even bleed. The first time it bled, I

> became very concerned because it bled so darn much.

>

> It's easy to get rid of the tissue. You need these sticks that

look

> like long matchsticks (man, the name has slipped my mind!!!). You

> have to cauterized the tissue with them just by placing the tip

> against the tissue. The tissue immediately turns gray/black. BUT

you

> must be careful not to touch good tissue/skin. It burns. One time

> Dr. H. became too aggressive in treating Max's granulation tissue

and

> she really burned him. Not only did he need cream for the burn, he

> needed pain meds. Just be careful and lightly touch the area.

>

> Jodi Z

> The stuff is called silver nitrate!

>