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Packing versus non-packing outcomes for abscesses after incision and drainage.

Nicholas Edward O'Bright.   

Abstract

CLINICAL QUESTION: In non-diabetic, non-immunocompromised individuals with skin abscesses, does packing after incision and drainage (I&D) reduce the risk of recurrence or reintervention compared with not packing? ANSWER: No. If the abscess is less than 5 cm, packing does not affect outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE FOR THE ANSWER: B. DATE SEARCH WAS CONDUCTED: November 2014. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Published RCTs and meta-analysis studies. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Abscess greater than 5 cm, abscess in diabetics, abscess in immunocompromised.

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Keywords:  abscess; incision and drainage; packing, healng by primary vs. secondary intention

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Year:  2017        PMID： 29293307      PMCID： PMC5431295     

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Okla State Med Assoc        ISSN： 0030-1876


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1.  International survey evaluating treatment of primary superficial skin abscesses.

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