Bushra Shaikh, Azhar Ali Shah, Khush Muhammad Sohu, Roshan Ali Solangi.
Needle aspiration in treatment of breast abscess.
Rawal Med J Jan ;39(1):58-60.

Objective: This study was conducted to review our experience in treatment of breast abscess by using needle aspiration under antibiotic cover. Study Design: It was a descriptive, case series study. Duration & Setting: Study was conducted from January 2012 to December 2012 at department of surgery, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, Sukkur. Patients & Methods: A total of 64 female patients of different age groups having breast abscess up to 5 cm in size were included in the study. Aspiration was done by using 14 G needle in OPD. Patients were followed up after 01 week & further aspirations were performed if deemed necessary. Results: Mean age remained 23 years, 89% of the patients were lactating & only 11% non-lactating. Commonest presenting symptom was painful swelling (100%) followed by fever (18%). 25% were cured with single aspiration, 51.56% required a second aspiration & 18.75% got cure with multiple aspirations (p value= 0.001). Incision & drainage was done in 04.68% cases who failed to respond to multiple aspirations. Conclusion: Needle aspiration under antibiotic cover is an effective way of treating smaller breast abscesses with less discomfort & low morbidity.

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