Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2016;10(2):156-158

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6090.2016.02.012

Single puncture and irrigation with Mammotome system in treatment of lactational breast abscess with-out drainage

Haizhi LI ; Biqing SONG ; Tao LI ; Qintian XU

Keywords

Breast abscess; Mammotome; Minimally invasive surgery; Irrigation treatment

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To evaluate clinical efficacy and safety of single puncture and irrigation with Mammotome system in treatment of lactational breast abscess without drainage. Methods 32 patients with lacta-tional breast abscess were treated with ultrasound-guided puncture and irrigation by Mammotome system. Pus was cleared and necrotic material was removed. The residual cavity was irrigated with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and Kangfuxin solution and no drainage was placed. Breast-feeding on time was encouraged. Results All pa-tients were successfully treated with single puncture and irrigation. The average length of hospital stay was 4 days. Except for 3 cases actively requesting to stop lactating, the other 29 patients continued to breast-feed. There was one case with postoperative hematoma, one with wound granuloma, and no other complications occurred. There was no relapse during the follow-up of 3 to 36 months. All patients were satisfied with the appearance of the breasts. Conclusions Single puncture and irrigation with Mammotome system without drain placement is a safe procedure in treatment of lactational breast abscess with the advantage of minimal invasion, low complication and does not affect breastfeeding.