What is abscess drainage?

Also known as: percutaneous abscess drainage, drainage of abscesses.

An abscess is a bump just under the body’s skin that is filled with fluid known as puss. Abscess drainage is the medical procedure used to drain the fluid from an abscess.


Reviewed by: Dr. Rachel M Pevsner Crum, DO

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