Breast Abscess Drainage is a minor and common surgical procedure that involves opening and draining an abscess in the female breast.
A Breast Abscess Drainage procedure involves the female breast(s).
A Breast Abscess Drainage procedure is performed to treat infection and ensure complete drainage.
Antibiotics and abscess aspiration are some alternatives. But if an abscess does not respond to these alternatives then a Breast Abscess Drainage is considered the best option.
Percutaneous Aspiration under ultrasound guidance is a recent advancement that promises higher success rate, as opposed to Abscess Drainage. However, this procedure is most effective in smaller abscess formations.
The cost of Breast Abscess Drainage procedure depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of your health insurance, annual deductibles, co-pay requirements, out-of-network and in-network of your healthcare providers and healthcare facilities.
In many cases, an estimate may be provided before the procedure. The final amount depends upon the findings during the surgery/procedure and post-operative care that is necessary.
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Drainage of Breast Abscess is usually performed in an out-patient (surgery) center facility, a physician’s clinic/office or a hospital. Normally, the person is allowed to go home once the procedure is completed.
The procedure is usually performed by a trained physician, a general surgeon, or an obstetrician and/or gynecologist.
The procedure may take anywhere between 20 minutes to an hour.
It is very important to provide the following information to your healthcare provider. This enables your healthcare provider in assessing the risks for the surgical procedure and helps avoid unnecessary complications.
A physician will request your consent for the Breast Abscess Drainage procedure using an informed Consent Form.
A physician will request your consent for the Breast Abscess Drainage procedure using an informed Consent Form.
Consent for the Procedure: A “consent” is your approval to undergo a procedure. A consent form is signed after the risks and benefits of the procedure, and alternative treatment options, are discussed. This process is called informed consent.
You must sign the forms only after you are totally satisfied by the answers to your questions. In case of minors and individuals unable to personally give their consent, the individual’s legal guardian or next of kin, shall give their consent for the procedure.
Some of the basic questions that you might ask your physician are as follows:
Local anesthesia is administered in most cases. However, rarely the patient may be given general anesthesia. When general anesthesia is necessary, the procedure is usually performed at a hospital surgery facility.
Since abscess drainage is a less invasive procedure, there is little blood loss involved.
Bleeding, infection and anesthetic complications are possible during a surgery. However, if the patient suffers from obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, or any chronic ailment, it may increase the risks involved in the procedure.
At the healthcare facility, generally there is no requirement for any post-procedure care, unless any complications arise.
The possible risks and complications that may arise after a Breast Abscess Drainage procedure are:
Do contact your physician if you notice any of the following symptoms:
At home, the following post-operative care is recommended, after a Breast Abscess Drainage procedure:
It may take about 4-6 weeks for the patient to completely recover from the procedure.
A Breast Abscess Drainage procedure does not involve the surgical removal of any tissue.
Since no tissue is removed during the procedure, a pathologist does not get involved in the care of the patient.
It is important to note that the number of bills that the patient may receive depends on the arrangement the healthcare facility has with the physician and other healthcare providers.
Sometimes, the patient may get a single bill that includes the healthcare facility and the consultant physician charges. Sometimes, the patient might get multiple bills depending on the healthcare provider involved. For instance, the patient may get a bill from:
The patient is advised to inquire and confirm the type of billing, before Breast Abscess Drainage procedure is performed.
We sincerely acknowledge and thank Dr. Douglas J. Jones for reviewing the article. His valuable input and feedback has helped enrich the contents of this article.
Douglas J. Jones, MD FACS
Board Certified General Surgeon and Faculty Member
University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign
506 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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