Drainage of the lacrimal gland can provide relief for some patients with dacryocystitis with minimal risk of lacrimal fistula, according to a study. In a retrospective analysis of 39 patients, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I watch a lot of skin-care videos by dermatologists. Sometimes they will have a patient who has a very infected and inflamed blackhead, boil or cyst, etc. It seems like the main ...

In this prospective observational study on the management and outcome of skin and soft tissue abscesses caused by CA-MRSA in previously healthy children, clinical improvement with incision and ...

In this article, we describe our approach to the management of common skin abscesses that generally involve the extremities and trunk. Lesions that may require unique surgical approaches or that have ...

This is a picture of MRSA (METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS). It occured as a complication 2 years after cosmetic plastic surgery for a bust reduction. The patients wounds didn’t heal and ...

So, I know I recently wrote an article about abscesses and here I am writing about them again. Truth of the matter is that I have a small obsession with them — but not in a weird way. My obsession ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Nasal injury is the most common type of facial trauma. It often occurs as a result of motor-vehicle accidents, assaults, falls, sports ...

If the surgeon leaves the incision of a simple or single abscess removal open to drain on its own, CPT 10060 should be used. If there is need to place a drain or pack to allow for continuous drainage ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I watch a lot of skin-care videos by dermatologists. Sometimes they will have a patient who has a very infected ...