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 ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD There are four stages of appendicitis, which describe its severity and whether it ...

Aspiration of the abscess might be necessary in some cases. The need for open surgical drainage has decreased, however, since the success of percutaneous drainage. Surgery should be reserved for ...

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 ...