Mar 17, 2017 · Incision and loop drainage: a minimally invasive technique for subcutaneous abscess management in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Mar;45(3):606-9. PMID: 20223328 .

Apr 16, 2017 · It involves placement of a sterile drain–typically a 1/4 inch penrose drain or a vessel loop (used by surgeons to mark vessels intraoperatively) to stent the cavity open between two incisions spaced 4-5 cm apart within the abscess cavity.

Subcutaneous abscesses are a common presenting problem in pediatric emergency rooms, and incision and drainage remains the gold standard of treatment. A new technique that is picking up steam and may be a very promising addition to your practice is the Loop Technique.

Loop drainage allows for a faster discharge time, decreased recurrence rates, and less scarring. Hamreus, et al. reported that, when compared to open drainage, loop drainage results in lower costs, shorter hospital stays, and a lower rate of operation failure in pediatric patients with subcutaneous abscesses. Ladd et al. performed a ...

Jan 28, 2021 · How does the failure rate of incision and drainage with LOOP technique compare to I&D with standard packing technique in adults and children presenting to the emergency department with subcutaneous abscess?

aims to determine the efficacy and safety of the Loop Drainage Technique (LDT) versus Conventional Incision and Drainage (CID) for the management of skin and soft tissue abscesses.

Jun 23, 2021 · In the loop drainage technique, the provider makes 2 small, 4-mm to 5-mm incisions at the periphery of the abscess. A hemostat is used to disrupt loculations and then the vessel loop is...

Aug 20, 2021 · The SKATER™ Mini-Loop is a drainage catheter placed through the skin using imaging guidance as a minimally invasive way to remove or drain an unwanted fluid collection.

SKATER™ Mini-Loop Drainage Catheters are suitable for percutaneous drainage of abscesses or fluid collections in small cavities using the direct stick technique or kidneys using the Seldinger technique.

Aug 19, 2021 · Argon Medical Devices has announced the commercial launch of Skater mini-loop drainage catheters in the USA and the European Union. The Skater mini-loop is a drainage catheter placed through the skin using imaging guidance as a minimally invasive way to remove or drain an unwanted fluid collection.