How will you drain the abscess shown below?: (A) Hilton method, (B) Non dependent, (C) Cruciate incision, (D) Antibiotics only
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Cruciate incisionRef: Bailey and Love 26th Edition, Page 1259* Perianal and ischio rectal abscess are drained by cruciate incision.* After cruciate incision excision of skin edges done to deroof the abscess* Send the pus for culture and sensitivity* Always look for a potential problem like diabetes, Crohns, TB, etc