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If the abscess does not heal only with incision and drainage, or if the abscess is in a place that is difficult to drain such as the face, hands, or genitals, then antibiotics may be indicated. [ 1 ] In those cases of abscess which do require antibiotic treatment, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria is a common cause and an anti-staphylococcus ...
For incisional abscesses, it is recommended that incision and drainage is followed by covering the area with a thin layer of gauze followed by sterile dressing. The dressing should be changed and the wound irrigated with normal saline at least twice each day. [4]
The collection device is typically a bulb with a drainage port which can be opened to remove fluid or air. After compressing the bulb to remove fluid or air, negative pressure is created as the bulb returns to its normal shape. Blake drain – a round silicone tube with channels that carry fluid to a negative pressure collection device.
The treatment is divided according to the type of abscess, acute or chronic. For acute cases the treatment is [citation needed] [9] [10] antibiotics: if anaerobic: metronidazole or clindamycin; if aerobic: beta-lactams, cephalosporins; if MRSA or Staphylococcus infection: vancomycin or linezolid; postural drainage and chest physiotherapy
The danger triangle of the face consists of the area from the corners of the mouth to the bridge of the nose, including the nose and maxilla. [1] [2]: 345–346 Due to the special nature of the blood supply to the human nose and surrounding area, it is possible for retrograde infection from the nasal area to spread to the brain, causing cavernous sinus thrombosis, meningitis, or brain abscess.
In skin abscesses, the primary treatment recommended is removal of dead tissue, incision, and drainage. More information is needed to determine the effectiveness of specific antibiotics therapy in surgical site infections (SSIs). [ 4 ]
Pancreatic abscess is a late complication of acute necrotizing pancreatitis, occurring more than 4 weeks after the initial attack. A pancreatic abscess is a collection of pus resulting from tissue necrosis , liquefaction , and infection .
The number of new cases per year of peritonsillar abscess in the United States has been estimated approximately at 30 cases per 100,000 people. [15] In a study in Northern Ireland, the number of new cases was 10 cases per 100,000 people per year. [16] In Denmark, the number of new cases is higher and reaches 41 cases per 100,000 people per year ...