This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Hilton method is best used in 
Select and explain. 
A. Breast abscess, B. Axillary abscess, C. Paronychia, D. Pulp abscess
B: Axillary abscess
Answer: B: Axillary abscess 
Explanation: Answer- B. Axillary abscessHilton's method of abscess drainage is chosen when there are plenty of impoant structures like nerves and yessels around the abscess caity, like axilla. In this method incision is made only through the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The deep fascia is not incised.