Infectious Wound Healing After Surgical Resection of Giant Sacrococcygeal Teratoma in an Infant: A Case Report

An infant diagnosed with sacrococcygeal teratoma was referred to the authors' hospital. On day 5 of admission, the infant underwent complete surgical resection of the tumor. Unfortunately, the wound was infected by Enterobacter cloacae and dehisced. Advanced dressings combined with vacuum sealing drainage were applied to facilitate wound healing. Eighteen days postsurgery, the wound showed good epithelialization, and the patient was discharged. The patient received regular dressing changes at a local hospital, and follow-up was conducted through telephone for 3 months. After 3 months, scar tissue formation was observed, and no complications were reported.