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  - 2024/04/16
UR  - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7001463
ER  -