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Good medical practice for large abdominal abscesses requires insertion of a drainage tube, preceded by insertion of a
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is evident at the base of the wound, the edges of the incision may be reapproximated, such as by using
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Uncomplicated cutaneous abscesses do not need antibiotics after successful drainage.
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Minor surgical procedure to release pus or pressure under skin
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active against staphylococci and streptococci, preferably
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or pressure built up under the skin, such as from an
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Index

Inclusion and diversity
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ICD-10-PCS
MeSH
D004322
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surgical procedures
pus
abscess
boil
paranasal sinus
antiseptic
iodine
sterile
scalpel
peripherally inserted central catheter line
septic shock
incisional abscesses
gauze
dressing
antibiotic
vancomycin
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
secondary intention
granulation tissue
butterfly stitches
staples
sutures
Drain (surgery)
Ubi pus, ibi evacua

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