Neuroendoscopy for the treatment of patients with brain abscesses has curative effects and is associated with less trauma, fewer complications, and rapid postoperative recovery compared to other ...

Abscesses are a common problem if you have Crohn’s disease. They’re painful pockets of pus and bacteria that can form in your stomach, pelvis, or around your anus. You’ll need antibiotics to treat the ...

IN TREATING patients with suppurative lung abscess the practitioner is often confused by the conflicting views expressed in current medical literature. Should such cases be treated surgically from the ...

Blocked airway. Mucus can form behind a tumor or foreign object in your windpipe and cause an abscess. If bacteria get into the mucus, the blockage stops you from coughing it out. Blood-borne causes.

A breast abscess is a pus-filled lump that grows under the skin as a result of an infection. These abscesses usually form during breastfeeding, but anyone, regardless of sex, can develop one. This ...

A skin abscess or boil is a bump on or below the skin’s surface. It may look like a pimple but larger and deeper under the skin. Abscesses usually contain pus or clear fluid and can appear anywhere on ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

This retrospective study analyzes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of 201 patients with intracranial suppurations at Donka National Hospital in Guinea. The authors report ...

A gum abscess, also called a periodontal abscess, is a painful pocket of pus on the gums that can cause serious complications if untreated. Common causes include bacteria from gum disease and plaque ...