Generally, incision is made through most of the width of the abscess. Once skin incision is made, drainage is done as follows: An opening is made into the abscess using a sinus forceps or a closed ...

The best treatment for any abscess or collection of pus is to drain the same with a liberal incision with dependent drainage. Once an abscess reaches the stage of collection of purulent material ...

Doctors may be able to treat spinal abscesses with antibiotics. However, some people may need a combination of antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage. Back pain and tenderness may worsen as ...

The data presented in this study indicate that most CA-MRSA skin and soft tissue abscesses in otherwise healthy children can be managed with therapeutic drainage, without adjuvant antibiotics ...

Clinical presentation of lactational breast abscess usually includes fever, chills, malaise, and recent or recurrent mastitis. Pain, erythema, and firmness over an area of the breast are typically ...