ArticleEuropean journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2021
International survey evaluating treatment of primary superficial skin abscesses.
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- Incision and drainage of cutaneous abscess with or without cavity packing: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Case report: A rare case of skin abscess caused by coinfection ofFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2024Article
- Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Challenging the Practice of Incision and Drainage: A Scoping Review.Nursing research and practice · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionSkin and soft-tissue infections (SSTI) present regularly as cutaneous abscesses which require surgical drainage. These abscesses often affect younger patients and interfere with their independency substantially. Existing guidelines display heterogeneous recommendations concerning surgical aftercare. Primary aim of this survey was to present a nomogram for standard abscess therapy based on international expert opinions.
methodAn online survey dealing with standard of care protocols for cutaneous abscesses concerning surgical treatment and aftercare was created. The survey was conducted in 2017 during two international conferences held in Switzerland.
result490 surgeons originating from 66 nations participated in this survey with the majority coming from Europe and Asia. Indication for surgery, operation type, and wound rinsing were answered homogeneously. Perioperative setting (45% sterile, 55% semi-sterile), anesthesia (45% local, 55% general), antibiotic therapy (38% always, 35% never, 27% other), irrigation fluid (54% sterile, 32% non-sterile, 14% antiseptic), irrigation frequency (55% once daily, 30% twice daily), and wound dressing (69% packing, 31% coverage) were heterogeneously answered topics.
conclusionTreatment and aftercare of simple primary skin abscesses are processed heterogeneously throughout the world. Focus should be on optimal patient focused treatment with minimal socio-economic impact. Future studies should focus on the validation of the different postoperative treatment options with the aim to develop a socio-economically accepted algorithm.
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