# Abscesses

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/abscesses/
- Published: 2019-08-27T15:31:53+00:00
- Author: Monica

**Abscesses **and other superficial soft tissue infections are common presentations
to the [Emergency department](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/emergency-medicine-specialist/).
So having the appropriate diagnostic tool is a must.

A **subcutaneous abscess** is a manifestation of a spectrum of soft tissue skin 
infection.

They are common **skin and soft tissue infections** (**SSTI**), It is a form of 
abscess which lies within the dermis and subdermal cutaneous layers.

Hence, **a high frequency ** **Ultrasound ** **(eg: **[SIFULTRAS-9.53](https://sifsof.com/product/usb-portable-5-12mhz-linear-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-9-53/),
[SIFULTRAS-3.5](https://sifsof.com/product/linear-handheld-wifi-ultrasound-scanner-10-12-14-mhz-sifultras-3-5/),
[SIFULTRAS-3.51](https://sifsof.com/product/mini-linear-wifi-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-3-51-with-needle-guide/))**
is used to identify the abscess location**.

A needle is introduced into the abscess cavity and aspiration of the contents is
then done.

Thereof, bedside ultrasound increases the certainty of abscess diagnosis and localization.

Moreover **ultrasound devices** are valuable diagnostic tools. To help with decision-
making and improves clinicians’ ability to differentiate between cellulitis and 
abscess and, thus, to initiate the most appropriate treatment from the outset.

 Ultrasound can characterize the size and depth of an abscess and can be used to
directly guide incision and drainage. Furthermore, ultrasound can be used at bedside
and presents no risk to the patient.

![Scan Result that shows Abscesses ](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/
12/abscess-2-1024x617.png)

 A skin abscess may be treated by a primary care provider (PCP), such as a general
practitioner, [family medicine specialis](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/family-medicine-physician/)
[t](https://sifsof.com/?s=family+medicine+specialist&post_type=product&type_aws=true),**
internist**, or **[pediatrician](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/pediatrician/)**.
One may also be seen by an [emergency medicine ](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/emergency-medicine-specialist/)
specialist in a hospital emergency department. If surgery is required, a [general surgeon ](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/surgeon/)
can treat it.

References: [Facing the Danger Zone: The Use of Ultrasound to Distinguish Cellulitis from Abscess in Facial Infection](https://www.hindawi.com/journals/criem/2014/935283/),
[Abscess Evaluation using Bedside Ultrasonography](https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1379916-overview).

 * ![USB Linear 5-12MHz Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-9.53 main](https://sifsof.com/
   wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SIFULTRAS-9.53-300x300.jpg)
 * USB Linear 5-12MHz Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-9.53
 * ![Mini Linear Handheld WiFi Ultrasound Scanner 10-12-14 MHz, SIFULTRAS-3.5 main](
   https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SIFULTRAS-3.5-mini-linear-ultrasound-
   scanner-300x300.jpg)
 * Mini Linear Handheld WiFi Ultrasound Scanner 10-12-14 MHz, SIFULTRAS-3.5
 * ![Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.51 main](https://
   sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SIFULTRAS-3.51-wireless-mini-linear-color-
   doppler-ultrasound-scanner-300x300.jpg)
 * Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.51

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