Surgical drainage of the abscess was performed in 119 (29%) cases and tonsillectomy in 75 (18%) cases. The clinical outcome was favorable during the hospital stay in 404 (98%) patients. In conclusion, patients with sore throat are often exposed to AIAs before PTA diagnosis, and antibiotic ...
An abscess draining device includes a puncture member and a drain member. The puncture member includes a distal end configured to advance into and out of an abscess to form spaced apart first and second incisions. The drain member is connected to a proximal end of the puncture member. ...