TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 41. Superficial Abscess: Treatment A1 - Abujamra, Lina A2 - Goodman, Denise M. A2 - Green, Thomas P. A2 - Unti, Sharon M. A2 - Powell, Elizabeth C. PY - 2007 T2 - Current Procedures: Pediatrics AB - • Incision and drainage are indicated when a large, localized, and tender collection of pus occurs in the subcutaneous tissues beneath the skin surface.• When the diagnosis is unclear, needle aspiration may be diagnostic. This is particularly helpful for deeper infections. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/08 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7001463 ER -