Yep, Jim it does happen. LisaB had an open wound for quite some time. Your doctor is right, the best thing to do is pack it. That helps to keep the wound bed clean and it will slowly heal from the inside out. If you would close it now you do run the risk of infection since the wound is already open. Basically the wound needs to be considered a 'dirty' wound at this point.
When I had an open breast biopsy I popped some stitches. A pocket of fluid built up under the incision, in the hole that was left when the lump was removed. It wasn't as open as yours but I did the same thing. I just packed the wound with a little gauze and over time it got smaller and smaller and eventually healed.
You may find that your scar will be a little wider in that area but it really should heal just fine.
Sorry to hear about the 'complication' but it isn't all that unusual.
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