You have had a drain placed in an abscess, which you will need to care for until it is removed. This will include flushing the tube daily as well as cleaning the tube site and changing the dressing.

Every year between four and five million Americans suffer from chronic non-healing wounds, many caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure ulcers or other conditions. Proper wound care is ...

Draining simple skin abscesses in combination with antibiotic treatment is more effective than drainage alone, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa lesions and abscesses may release pus or an odorous discharge. A warm compress can help people to drain painful lesions at home, but surgical drainage may be necessary in ...

The addition of an antibiotic to the process of surgically draining abscesses is associated with improved patient outcomes, including mitigating the spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ...

Our patient’s dental sinus was a form of cervicofacial actinomycosis, the most common Actinomyces infection in humans. Cervicofacial actinomycosis (or “lumpy jaw”) is typically a slowly progressive ...

Rachel Alexandra was described as "bright and alert with a good appetite" on the evening of March 7 after undergoing a surgical procedure at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital to drain an abscess ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...