Primary closure of lactational breast abscess.
The effect of incision drainage and primary closure on 50 cases (age ranging from 16 to 35 years) of lactational breast abscess was studied. The mean healing time was 7.12 days. Failure rate was 6%. It is concluded that primary closure technique is safe, economical and highly beneficial in comparison to conventional open drainage pack dressing method. A close and watchful postoperative care along with other factors is mandatory for the success.
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