One retrospective study published in 2015 found that among 233 pediatric abscesses, the failure rate was 10.5% in conventional incision and drainage compared with 1.4% in the loop drainage ...

The LOOP technique for incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses in adults is a safe and effective alternative to the traditional I & D with packing and may offer an alternative to the standard ...

Panel A shows loop drainage of an abscess. Two separate puncture wounds are created, and a small rubber catheter is inserted, which is pulled through the drainage wounds.

LOOP technique for incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses in adults is a safe and effective alternative to the traditional I & D with packing and may offer an alternative to the standard regimen ...

LOOP DRAINAGE IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ABSCESS MANAGEMENT (IMAGE) ... patient of any age requiring emergency department abscess drainage. Credit. KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, ...