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Investigating UK packing practices for cavities resulting from the incision and drainage of perianal abscesses, a case for deimplementation?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Using dressings to pack wound after the surgical removal of a perianal abscess may be common practice in the UK • Evidence suggests that such packing is associated with more harm than benefit to patients. • In the UK, deimplementation of these packing practices should be explored further.

Source: Journal of Tissue Viability

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2025.100965

Authors: J. Dumville, K. Newton, J. Mullings, P. Wilson

Institutions: University of Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,790