تعريف
An abscess is an inflamed and infected pocket of pus in the skin. It is often called aboil. Incision (cut) and drainage is a procedure to drain pus from an abscess.
أسباب هذا الإجراء
Drainage of an abscess is the preferred treatment to clear an abscess. It is often used if the abscess is large, growing, painful, or not improving on its own.
Do not pop or cut an abscess yourself. This can spread infection and make it worse.
المضاعفات المحتملة
Possible complications may include:
- الألم
- نزيف
- تندب
تشمل العوامل التي قد تزيد من خطر حدوث مضاعفات ما يلي:
- التدخين
- Diabetes or other conditions that weaken the immune system
ما يمكن توقعه
قبل الإجراء
- Your doctor will examine the abscess.
- An ultrasound or other imaging method may be used if the abscess is large or deep. Blood tests may also be used to find out how severe the infection is.
- Your doctor may make sure your tetanus immunizations are current.
التخدير
A local anesthesia will be applied to your skin. This will make the area numb.
الوصف الداخلي
Most of the time, this procedure can be done in your doctor’s office. Large, deep abscesses, or abscesses in sensitive areas (eg, near the anus), may require treatment in the hospital.
The area will be wiped with a special cleansing fluid. Anesthesia will be applied. A small incision will be made. A syringe or catheter may be used to drain the pus from the abscess or the pus may be squeezed out. Gauze may be used to soak up the fluid. A clean water mixture will be used to flush the area.
A tool may be used to explore inside the cut. It can also help break down the abscess. A sample of the bacteria may be taken with a cotton swab for testing. Sometimes, the doctor will decide to pack the wound with clean gauze. This will help make sure the abscess does not form again. If this happens, you will come back in a day or two to remove or replace the packing. Gauze and dressing tape will be used to cover the wound.
كم من الوقت سيستغرق ؟
30-45 minutes
هل ستسبب الالم؟
No, the procedure should not hurt. You may feel a slight pinch and burning when the local anesthetic is injected.
رعاية ما بعد العملية
في البيت
Take the following steps to help ensure a smooth recovery when you return home after the procedure:
- Take all medicine as directed. If you are taking an antibiotic, take it at the same time(s) each day. Finish the entire course.
- Change your bandages as directed. Wash the wound as directed by your doctor. Replace bandages with sterile bandages that your doctor gives you.
- اسأل طبيبك حول, عندما هي آمنة للاستحمام, السباحة, أو نقع في الماء.
- You may need to limit movement of the affected area to give it time to heal.
- Follow up with your doctor as directed.
The skin should heal completely in about 14 days.
استدعاء الطبيب
بعد وصوله الى المنزل ، اتصل بطبيبك إذا كان أي من الحالات التالية:
- Worsening pain
- احمرار
- تورم
- نزيف
- حمى وقشعريرة
- Rash or hives
في حالة الطوارئ ، اتصل على المساعدة الطبية على الفور.