Minimally invasive and inexpensive percutaneous abscess drainage using an indwelling needle cannula.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Abscess is still a formidable disease and requires adequate drainage. Moreover, drainage in the head and neck area needs cosmetic care, especially in the pediatric population. In this report, we introduce our method of percutaneous abscess drainage using an indwelling needle cannula.

Patients and methods

Ten pediatric and five adult patients with cervical and/or facial abscess treated with this drainage method were retrospectively reviewed. Using an indwelling needle cannula (18-14 G Surflow®, Terumo, Tokyo, Japan), abscesses were penetrated under ultrasonic examination. Once purulent retention was identified, the inner metal needle was removed and the outer elastic needle was left and fixed. The outer needle was connected to the tube for continuous suction drainage

SUBMITTER: Tanaka K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7419262 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov - Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature