The patient has a large abscess on her back that is draining…

The patient has a large abscess on her back that is draining.  Procedure: The patient undergoes incision and drainage of the large, draining abscess that is located on her left lower back. The cavity was widely opened because the fluctuance had penetrated down through the subcutaneous tissue. The purulent material was removed from this opened area, and the area was copiously irrigated. Specimens were collected and sent to the lab to test for bacterial sensitivity. The patient tolerated the procedure well. Procedure: