Posted 4/1/2012 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
What is the leakage? Leaking pus from a drained abscess is normal. You still have an open wound there that is healing.
Unfortunately there is always a risk that it will re-abscess. If you do suspect a fistula (for example if it is leaking stool, or passing air through the opening), your surgeon can always go in a second time to look for the opening. Sometimes a second opening is difficult to find when the abscess is large, but once it has healed a bit the fistulous tract is easier to detect.
Sorry you are going through this, BosnianBoy. Good luck to you! I hope you feel better soon.