Minor surgical procedures in Niš: abscess, ingrown nail, wounds
Shorter procedures on the skin and the tissue under it, usually under local anaesthetic. With a deep or heavily bleeding wound call the emergency service (194).
At a glance
- Procedures
- Abscess, nail, wounds, stitchesand haematoma and hidradenitis
- Anaesthetic
- usually Localif needed sedation or general
- Before the procedure
- Surgical consultation
- Serious injury
- Emergency service 194do not wait for an appointment
Facts and description
Minor surgical procedures are shorter procedures, usually under local anaesthetic: opening and draining an abscess, ingrown toenail surgery, stitching and dressing wounds, stitch removal, haematoma evacuation and hidradenitis surgery. At Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, they are done by surgeons, who decide on the procedure and anaesthetic after a consultation. Serious injuries need the emergency service, 194.
All facts
- Procedures
- Abscess incision and drainage, ingrown toenail surgery, wound stitching, wound dressing, stitch removal, haematoma evacuation, hidradenitis surgery
- Anaesthetic
- Usually local; for some procedures sedation or general anaesthetic, as assessed by the surgeon and anaesthetist
- Who does them
- General surgeons, and some procedures (wounds, ingrown nail) also plastic surgeons
- Serious injuries
- Deep or heavily bleeding wound, animal bite or an injury after which a finger cannot move: emergency service 194
- Price
- Depends on the type and extent of the procedure. The general and plastic surgery items are in the price table on this page.
When minor surgical procedures are done
- A painful, red and swollen abscess (collection of pus) under the skin
- An ingrown toenail that becomes inflamed or hurts
- A wound that needs stitching, dressing or stitch removal
- Hidradenitis that keeps coming back despite treatment
When not to wait for an appointment
- Deep or heavily bleeding wound, animal bite or serious injury: emergency service 194
- Inflammation that spreads quickly with a high temperature: urgent assessment
What the procedure looks like
Step 1: Consultation
The surgeon examines the area and explains which procedure is needed and under which anaesthetic.
Step 2: Anaesthetic
With local anaesthetic the area is numbed by injection; you stay awake.
Step 3: Procedure
The surgeon drains the abscess, removes part of the nail, stitches or dresses the wound.
Step 4: Care at home
You receive instructions for dressings, wound care and a follow-up date.
Step 5: Follow-up
The surgeon checks healing and removes stitches when needed.
Minor surgical procedures: prices
Recovery
- Keep the wound clean and dry and change the dressing as instructed by the surgeon.
- Pain and tenderness are expected in the first days; take pain relief as advised.
- After ingrown toenail surgery wear wide footwear and avoid pressure on the toe until the wound heals.
- Stitches are removed at the follow-up, on a date set by the surgeon.
- With a serious injury, bleeding that does not stop or difficulty breathing, call the emergency service on 194.
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- Contact the surgeon without delay if you develop a temperature, spreading redness, pus or bleeding that does not stop with pressure.
How to prepare
- Bring your results and a list of medicines you take regularly.
- Tell the doctor about allergies, especially to local anaesthetics, and about blood thinners; do not stop any treatment on your own.
- Have blood tests if the doctor asks for them.
- For a procedure under local anaesthetic, fasting is usually not needed; you will receive instructions when booking.
- If sedation is given with the procedure, arrange for someone to accompany you and do not drive yourself afterwards.
When to contact the surgeon or the emergency service
Do not wait for an appointment, call the emergency service (194) if:
- The wound is deep or bleeding heavily
- Animal bite
- After an injury you cannot move or feel a finger
- Redness spreads quickly with a high temperature
Contact the surgeon if after the procedure you have:
- A temperature of 38 °C or higher
- Spreading redness, pus or an unpleasant smell from the wound
- Bleeding that does not stop with pressure
- Pain that gets worse
In detail
Abscess incision and drainage
An abscess is a collection of pus under the skin, usually painful, red, warm and swollen. It is usually treated by surgical opening (incision) and draining the pus, as medicines alone are often not enough. A smaller abscess is opened under local anaesthetic, and a larger or deeper one sometimes under general anaesthetic. The wound is then dressed until it heals, as instructed by the surgeon. An abscess next to the anus is described on the proctology page.
Ingrown toenail surgery (one or both sides, under local anaesthetic)
An ingrown toenail usually affects the big toe, when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, which becomes painful, red and swollen and sometimes infected. When problems persist or keep coming back, the surgeon removes the ingrown part of the nail under local anaesthetic, from one side or both sides of the nail. Wide footwear is worn afterwards, and the wound is dressed as instructed.
Wound stitching, dressing and stitch removal
A fresh cut that gapes or bleeds is often closed with stitches under local anaesthetic; the price list has items for small, medium and large wounds. Dressing means cleaning the wound and changing the bandage, with items for small, medium and large dressings. Stitch removal is a separate item; the surgeon decides when stitches can be removed. With a deep or heavily bleeding wound, an animal bite or an injury after which you cannot move or feel a finger, call the emergency service on 194.
Haematoma evacuation and hidradenitis surgery
A haematoma is a collection of blood under the skin or in tissue, for example after an injury or operation. When it is large, painful or does not go away, the surgeon can remove it. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a long-term inflammatory skin disease in skin folds; when the changes persist, the surgeon removes the affected skin. The price list has items for small, medium and large hidradenitis of the buttock or perianal region under sedation, priced on request. Hidradenitis around the anus is described in detail on the proctology page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a minor surgical procedure cost in Niš?
The price depends on the type and extent of the procedure. The Maja Hospital price lists have items for minor surgery under local and general anaesthetic and separate items for abscesses, ingrown toenails, wound stitching and dressing, stitch removal and haematoma. All are in the price table on this page.
How is an abscess opened and does it hurt?
A smaller abscess is opened under local anaesthetic: you feel the injection, and during the procedure usually only pressure. The surgeon opens the abscess and drains the pus, and the wound is then dressed until it heals.
How is ingrown toenail surgery done?
Under local anaesthetic the surgeon removes the part of the nail that has grown into the skin, from one side or both sides. The plastic and aesthetic surgery price list has items for one-sided and two-sided surgery.
Where can I have stitches removed in Niš?
Stitch removal is a separate item in the general surgery and plastic surgery price lists. The appointment is booked by phone. The surgeon decides when stitches can be removed.
What is hidradenitis and how is it treated?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a long-term inflammatory skin disease in skin folds, with painful lumps and pus. Treatment often starts with a dermatologist, and with persistent changes the surgeon removes the affected skin.
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