Surgical Site Infection MCQ — NEET PG Practice Question | NEETPGAI
Surgical Site Infection
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A 42-year-old woman is on postoperative day 6 following open appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. She develops fever (39.2°C), tachycardia (110/min), and abdominal pain with localized tenderness and induration around the surgical incision. The wound appears intact with no drainage. Ultrasound shows a 4 cm hypoechoic collection adjacent to the incision. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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