Abscess - a limited collection of pus in tissues or organs due to their tissue inflammation with melting and formation of a cavity.
Causes
The cause abscess is tissue penetration pyogenic bacteria (via abrasion, injections, wounds). Microorganisms may get a result of accidental injury or treatment entered when keying (injection, subcutaneous administration) produced without observing aseptic conditions.
Abscess can develop in purulent inflammation of an internal organ (e.g., kidney, liver, lung), the skin and subcutaneous tissue, particularly in abrasions, carbuncle, Cellulitis, lymphadenitis and etc.
symptoms of an abscess
Abscesses that can be caused by all kinds of microflora, there are a wide variety of size and location.
They usually occur in the middle of the inflammatory seals. Their form cavities - from simple to complex curved with numerous pockets and blind passages. Over the ulcer visible swelling and redness of the skin, which is not observed only at its deepest location.
Breakthrough abscess in any cavity (joint and pleura al.) Is a serious complication. Particularly dangerous these abscesses, disposed in the internal organs (liver, lungs) and near the large veins. The possible consequences of their breakthrough - purulent
pleurisy, peritonitis or go to the vein wall inflammation with the development of progressive thrombophlebitis.
abscess treatment
Abscess treated conservatively, topical and intramuscular or intravenous antibiotics.
Small ulcers can be cured by suction pus and administration of antibiotics solution. Indications and urgency of operation determined by the degree of toxicity.
With a small abscess can be limited to one cut, repeated required for significant accumulation of pus and streaks.
Deep ulcers opened with the pre-trial puncture. Upon receipt of its pus needle is left in place as a conduit through which incision.
Patients with an abscess hospitalized in purulent surgical department.
