Affiliation:
1. Casualty Department, The General Infirmary, Leeds
Abstract
Abstract
One hundred and seventy-five cases of acute breast abscess treated surgically have been described. The supposed rationale for the early use of stilboestrol and antibiotics in this condition has been reviewed. Neither stilboestrol nor antibiotics confers any benefit with regard to rate of healing or recurrent abscess formation after incision. Whilst full evaluation of these drugs in breast abscess awaits a prospective trial, it is suggested that, in the case of stilboestrol, there are sufficient potential dangers to make its routine prescription undesirable, if not indefensible. In the case of antibiotics since no apparent benefit is conferred it might reasonably be concluded that administration is merely wasteful.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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