Nasal septal abscess incision and drainage

Secondary infection after nasal trauma or nasal septum correction; formation of nasal septum abscess, puncture and aspiration of pus. Treatment of diseases: septal hematoma and abscess nasal septum abscess Indication Secondary infection after nasal trauma or nasal septum correction; formation of nasal septum abscess, puncture and aspiration of pus. Preoperative preparation Trim the nose hair and clean the nose. The lower turbinate mucosa of the lesion was sprayed with 1% ephedrine, and the surgical method was determined according to the degree of mucosal contraction. Surgical procedure Take the semi-recumbent position, use a knife clip to make a vertical incision about 1cm long at the most protruding position of the swelling (Fig. 2), let the pus out, absorb the pus and explore the abscess, if any foreign body or necrotic tissue should be removed, After the rubber drainage is placed, the nasal cavity is blocked and hemostasis.

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