Abscess

The severe corneal abscess : report of 14 cases Y.Bennouk[1]; A.Chekabab[2]; S.Louaya[3]; M.Kriet[4] ;K.Reda[5]; A.Oubaaz[6] [1] ,[3], [4], [5], [6] Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of instruction Mohammed V (Morocco) [2] Bacteriology service, military hospital of instruction Mohammed V (Morocco) ABSTRACT: Aim: Present the clinical, microbiological and therapeutic corneal abscesses treated in the ophthalmology department of the Military

Discussion Diverticulitis is a common clinical problem and the complications represent one of the commonest surgical emergencies with a high and increasing prevalence in Western Societies.[ , ] An estimated 10-25% of the population younger than 60 years of age show evidence of colonic diverticula on colonoscopy, rising to 60% of those over 60 years.[ , , ] Although only 5% of patients with diverticulosis will develop acute diverticulitis, around 25% of patients will experience symptoms.[ ] Younger

the fluid within the cyst becomes infected, the cyst can turn into an abscess. An abscess may cause discomfort or pain. CAUSES A Bartholin cyst may develop when the duct of the gland becomes blocked. In many cases, the cause of this is not known. Various kinds of bacteria can cause the cyst to become infected and lead to an abscess. RISK FACTORS You may be at an increased risk of

hemoglobin, 10.9 g/dL and C-reactive protein was 325 mg/L. Liver function tests, blood urea nitrogen and electrolytes were within reference ranges. Chest radiograph was normal. Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) study revealed a large abscess measuring 76.7 x 75.7 x 53.1 mm at segment VI of the liver (figure 1). The collection extended to the hepatorenal recess and to the retroperitoneal compartment involving the anterior pararenal and perinephric space with poor delimitation of the lateral

(provided the abscess is adequately drained), other studies have reported that greater than 50% of cultures grow beta-lactamase – producing anaerobes, leading to the tendency to use broader-spectrum antibiotics such as clindamycin or a second- or third-generation oral cephalosporin. Empiric antimicrobial therapy must be comprehensive and should cover all likely pathogens in the context of the clinical setting[2]. Choice “D” is not the best answer. In cases of peritonsillar abscess (PTA), when incision

pocket. This pocket will become enlarged with pus and due to the inability of the hoof to expand, pressure will begin to build up and cause pain. Severe lameness and resistance to bearing weight on the painful hoof is therefore the first sign of an abscess. Normally, the thick outer wall and sole of the hoof protects the more sensitive

palpable mass. Bowel sounds are often reduced but may be normal in mild cases or increased with obstruction. Rectal examination may reveal tenderness or a mass, especially with a low-lying pelvic abscess. One third of patients who develop diverticulitis will develop further complications (perforation, abscess, fistula, stricture/obstruction):[2]

that packing is necessary for the theoretical reason that the use of the packing material helps to prevent the layers of skin from resealing too quickly and impedes the reformation of the abscess. However, packing materials have actually been shown to prevent drainage from the wound and therefore, hinder the abscess from healing. Altogether, packing has been linked to more pain, increased rates of infection, and prolonged healing times for patients (Kessler, Krantz, and Mojica,

paronychia is based on a history of trauma and findings on physical examination of nail folds. The digital pressure test may cause blanching of the overlying skin and clear demarcation of the abscess, by applying light pressure to the distal volar aspect of the affected digit. In case of severe infection or abscess, cultures should be obtained to identify the responsible pathogen and to exclude methicillin- resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection.13 Other causes of acute paronychia or other medical conditions

skin around the anus and deeply the anal canal or the rectum. It originates from the anal glands, which are located between the internal and external anal sphincter and drain into the anal canal. If the outlet of these glands becomes blocked, an abscess can form which can eventually point to the skin surface. The tract formed by this process is the fistula. Low level fistula opens into the anal canal below the anorectal ring. The high level fistula opens into the canal at or above the anorectal ring