Needle aspiration as therapeutic management for suppurative cervical lymphadenitis in children.
10.3345/kjp.2010.53.8.801
- Author:
Mee Young BAEK
1
;
Kyung Hee PARK
;
Ju Hee WE
;
Su Eun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea. psepse@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Suppuration;
Lymphadenitis;
Needles;
Child;
Therapeutics
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Child;
Cicatrix;
Drainage;
Humans;
Lymphadenitis;
Needles;
Punctures;
Retrospective Studies;
Suppuration
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2010;53(8):801-804
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of the needle aspiration alternative to open surgical drainage of children with suppurative cervical lymphadenitis requiring surgical drainage. METHODS: From January 1998 to June 2008, we retrospectively reviewed 38 children treated with needle aspiration as management with suppurative cervical lymphadenitis instead of open surgical drainage. RESULTS: All 38 children underwent only 1 puncture. Two patients (5.2%) out of 38 patients experienced reformation of an abscess and all recovered completely after re-treatment with antibiotics. Minor complications were detected in 2 patients (5.2%). One complication originated from remnant necrotic tissue and the other involved formation of a small scar in two patients, which resolved spontaneously. There were no major complications. CONCLUSION: Needle aspiration can be a simple, safe, and effective alternative procedure to open surgical drainage of children with suppurative cervical lymphadenitis requiring surgical drainage.
