Breast Abscess and Infection

The fellow should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of management of benign acute breast disease
• Understand the workup and management of breast abscess and differences between lactating and non-lactating patients

Resources

• Topic Summary
• AAST Education Module - Modern Management of Acute Breast Pathology
• Overview Article:
  • Zhou, F; Li, Z; The effectiveness of needle aspiration versus traditional incision and drainage in the treatment of breast abscess: a meta-analysis. Annals of Medicine; 2023, Vol. 55, No.1, 2224045
• Additional Resources:
  • Snider, H; Management of Mastitis Abscess, and Fistula. Surg Clin N Am. 102 (2022) 1103-1116.
  • Mitchell, Katrina B., MD, IBCLC; Johnson, Helen M., MD, IBCLC. Management of Common Complications of Lactation. Surg Clin N Am. 102 (2022) 973-987