The length of the incision will depend upon the width and depth of the abscess. Generally, incision is made through most of the width of the abscess. Once skin incision is made, drainage is done ...

This type of abscess is less common and often associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease. Surgical incision and drainage is the most common treatment for all ...

For example, drainage may be necessary to remove pus from a dental abscess that has spread to the cheek. To do this, a doctor or dentist numbs the area, creates a small incision, and drains pus ...

A Manitoba woman is suing St. Boniface Hospital and two staff after undergoing a medical procedure that she says left her ...

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 ...

The dentist will likely perform a root canal procedure or an incision and drainage to remove the pus and infected tissue from ...

The type of surgery your healthcare provider recommends will depend on your HS stage, the body areas affected, and the number of bumps, tunnels, or abscesses you have. Incision and drainage is a ...

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 ...