Management of nasal septal abscess

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. Treat...

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Published in:	The Laryngoscope Vol. 91; no. 4; p. 575
Main Authors:	Ambrus, P S, Eavey, R D, Baker, A S, Wilson, W R, Kelly, J H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1981
Subjects:	Abscess - etiology Abscess - microbiology Abscess - therapy Adolescent Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Child Child, Preschool Drainage Female Humans Male Nasal Septum - surgery Nose - injuries Nose Diseases - etiology Nose Diseases - therapy Staphylococcal Infections - therapy
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	0023-852X
DOI:	10.1288/00005537-198104000-00010