Nonlactational breast infection.
Experiences with the treatment and results of treatment of 96 patients with acute or chronic periareolar abscesses are presented. A mammillary sinus or fistula was demonstrable in virtually every instance. The key to preventing recurrence is demonstrating and either removing or unroofing the sinus tract.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence