Abscess

Question 1

Intra-abdo

Common locations;

Alongside the organ of origin, e.g. para?, para?.
?, e.g. post ? sepsis (from eg appendicitis).
?, e.g. post GI perforation

Answer 1

paracolic
parapancreatic
pelvic
pelvic
subphrenic

Question 2

Intra-abdo

General clinical features are ?, ?, ? pyrexia, ? and a possible ?

Answer 2

anorexia
malaise
swinging
tachy
mass

Question 3

Intra-abdo

Diagnosis is generally with ? abdo/pelvis, and management is IV empirical ? as well as radiologically (CT/USS) guided ? where possible. ? drainage is a last line measure

Answer 3

CT
ABx
drainage
surgical

Question 4

Superficial subcut

Often performed with ?, and strong ? is required.
The point of maximum ? is incised, and then ? probing ensures that all loculi are drained.

Answer 4

GA
analgesia
fluctuance
blunt

Question 5

Superficial subcut

Small abscesses need only a ? dressing, whereas deeper abscesses require frequent packing with ? ? gauze/ use of a ? drain to keep them ? until they have filled with granulation tissue.

Answer 5

dry
antiseptic ribbon
corrugated
open