Comparison of Outcome of Closed and Open Drainage of Breast Abscess

Abstract

Breast abscess is an acute inflammatory process resulting in the formation and collection of pus under the skin in breast tissue. Typically, there is painful erythematous mass formation in the breast occasionally with draining through the overlying skin of nipple duct opening. Breast abscess if not treated in time and in proper way, can result in deformation of breast which ultimately can result in loss of self-esteem of the female who suffers from abscess. To compare outcome of closed and open drainage of breast abscess. Breast abscess if not treated in time and in proper way, can result in deformation of breast which ultimately can result in loss of self-esteem of the female who suffers from abscess. As the condition occurs in young women, scar is a major concern in comparison the approach of closed drainage which leaves behind a better scar, breast feeding is started very early and breast ragains it suppleness very fast. Furthermore Post operative pain, Scar formation, Residual abscess, time for complete healing is better with closed drainage of breast abscess.