Outcomes of a Novel Technique of Mini- Incision and Self-Express (MISE) for Breast Abscess

Conventional techniques for treatment of breast abscess, such as incision and drainage/percutaneous drainage, have disadvantages. Bedside Mini-Incision and Self-Express (MISE) is a novel technique for breast abscess. The outcomes of MISE were compared to the conventional techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:Patients with a pathologically confirmed breast abscess andpresenting at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, SingaporeExclusion Criteria: Patients with:mastitisgranulomatous mastitisbreast fillers with infectionruptured abscess prior to interventionother interventions or bilateral breast infection