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Abstract
Causes of scar formation following incision and drainage of an abscess have been discussed
and a new modified surgical technique which has been illustrated by diagrams and documented
by clinical case reports has been recommended. It is suggested that whenever the skin
changes are noted at the most dependent part of the abscess, an incision at the center
should be avoided (Fig. 2) and drainage should be accomplished by approaching the
abscess through the periphery via normal skin (Fig. 5).
Evacuation of the purulent material through the proper surgical approach, with prompt
removal of the cause, leads to complete recovery without loss of time and without
tissue deformity at the site of incision (Fig. 10).
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