ULTRASOUND GUIDED NEEDLE ASPIRATION VERSUS INCISION AND DRAINAGE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BREAST ABSCESS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN SMCH, SILCHAR

Dr. Pinak Pani Dhar; Dr. Raman Kumar Shankar

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

ULTRASOUND GUIDED NEEDLE ASPIRATION VERSUS INCISION AND DRAINAGE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BREAST ABSCESS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN SMCH, SILCHAR

Dr. Pinak Pani Dhar, Dr. Raman Kumar Shankar

Abstract :

Acute inflammation of the east usually occurs in lactating women. Surgical incision and drainage is traditional method of treatment of east abscess. But USG guided aspiration of abscess has now become standard of care in the management of east abscess. Breast abscess remains a morbid condition among lactating women in developing countries due to poor hygiene, nutrition and lack of health care. Aims and objectives: To compare the outcomes in management of east abscess by ultrasound guided needle aspiration against incision and drainage. Material and methods: 80 patients were taken for study, 40 patients in each group. A detailed history of all patients were taken and all relevant investigations were done. All the patients were followed up regularly to find the cure rate, recurrence and healing time was calculated. Patient satisfaction were also recorded. Results: The mean healing time in USG guided aspiration was 9.7 days while in Incision & drainage group were 14.525 days. The patient satisfaction rate were more in USG guided aspirated group. However, the recurrence rate were slighter higher in USG guided group. Conclusion: USG guided aspiration is simple, safe, painless and effective way of treating east abscess.