Post-BCG axillary abscess: results of excision vs simple drainage
PJS-Pakistan Journal of Surgery. 1997; 13 (3): 112-3
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ABSTRACT
A prospective study was carried out in 80 patients with axillary abscess following BCG vaccination to compare the results of surgical excision versus incision and drainage, together with six months anti-tuberculous chemotherapy in both groups. Four [10%] out of 40 patients who underwent simple incision and drainage required re-operation for residual lymph glands and/or persistent sinuses. On the other hand all 40 cases who underwent total excision had no postoperative problem:
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Asunto principal:
Axila
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Vacuna BCG
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Drenaje
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Antituberculosos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Pak. J. Surg.
Año:
1997
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