Analytical study of drainage of breast abscess by open drainage with primary suturing with negative suction drain and conventional incision and drainage
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim And Objectives: To compare and study efficacy of open drainage with primary suturing with negative suction drain over conventional incision and drainage in regards to Post operative pain, Duration of hospital stay, Size of scar at time of discharge, Cost of treatment, Recurrence Material and Methods: In total 50 patients were admitted in our hospital with primary diagnosis of breast abscess were randomly divided in 2 groups. Group 1 included 25 patients treated by open drainage with primary suturing with negative suction drain and Group 2 included 25 patients treated by conventional incision and drainage. Result and Conclusion: Out of 50, the highest incidence of breast abscess was in the age group 21 - 30 years. Lactation history was present in 74% (37). In 54% (27) right breast was affected. Mean duration of hospital stay, postoperative pain and cost of treatment is significantly less in group 1 and better scar as compared to group 2 though incidence of residual abscess is bit more recurrence rate is less in group 1 as compared to group 2
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Santosh Dalvi, Prakash Gurav, Amit Maurya, Sandeep Kumar
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