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Abstract
Skin and soft-tissue infections, including cutaneous abscesses, are commonly encountered in primary care and emergency departments. This video covers basic indications and contraindications and demonstrates the technique of incision and drainage of a cutaneous abscess.
Details
Title
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Author
Fitch, Michael T, MD, PhD; Manthey, David E, MD; McGinnis, Henderson D, MD; Nicks, Bret A, MD; Pariyadath, Manoj, MD
Pages
e20-e20
Section
51; 52; 56; Videos in Clinical Medicine
Publication year
2007
Publication date
Nov 8, 2007
Website
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
223922463
Copyright
Copyright © 2007 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.