Incision and drainage as mainstay therapy in antibioma: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Fathima S*, Suchithra M S , Rita Zarina A, Jaziya Z

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 130-134

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2024.026

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Abstract

Antibioma is a chronic sterile, tough fibrous abscess formed commonly due to prolonged and inappropriate use of antibiotics for infections, without facilitating proper drainage of the pus. It is a localized swelling which is painless, smooth, non-tender and firm on palpation. It is only after the abscess has been incised, the body defence mechanism and antibiotic can eradicate the infection by releasing pressure, increasing blood circulation and oxygen to the anaerobic environment. Here, a rare case of antibioma in the neck of an 8 year old male child who had undergone extraction of an offending tooth to eradicate the infection. However, inadequate drainage of the abscess and lack of proper postoperative follow-up led to persistence of residual infection.
 

Keywords: Antibioma, Incision & drainage, Antimicrobial resistance.

How to cite : Fathima S, Suchithra M S, Rita Zarina A, Jaziya Z, Incision and drainage as mainstay therapy in antibioma: A case report. Int J Oral Health Dent 2024;10(2):130-134

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