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Management of nasal septal abscess
Author(s) -
Ambrus Peter S.,
Eavey Roland D.,
Baker Ann Sullivan,
Wilson William R.,
Kelly James H.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198104000-00010
Subject(s) - medicine , intracranial infection , surgery , deformity , antibiotic therapy , abscess , pathophysiology , antibiotics , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Nasal septal abscesses are uncommon. Sixteen cases from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary were reviewed retrospectively and are presented. The diagnosis, bacteriology, and pathophysiology are discussed. Immediate therapy is indicated to avoid cosmetic deformity or intracranial infection. Treatment is based on diagnostic needle aspiration, antibiotic coverage and surgical drainage.