Acute Subpectoral Abscess: A Surgical Emergency

Lawrence, Knowles B.; Anglem, Thomas J.

doi:10.1056/nejm194709112371102

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“…Due to its proximity to the thorax and major blood vessels, a subpectoral abscess is sometimes associated with various complications, such as suppuration into the pleural cavity or the subscapular space, thrombosis of the axillary and subclavian veins, sepsis and even death 1,4 . A case of axillary lymphadenitis developing chest wall swelling should raise suspicion of a subpectoral abscess, for which prompt surgical intervention is recommended.…”

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Fourteen‐year‐old febrile girl with axillary and chest wall swelling

2023

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Fourteen‐year‐old febrile girl with axillary and chest wall swelling

2023

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Infected port-a-cath leading to subpectoral and sterno-manubrial abscess

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Podbielski

2021

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

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Sterno-manubrium and subpectoral abscess have been rarely reported in literature. If the diagnosis and treatment are not properly performed, a soft tissue abscess can cause serious complications such as sepsis or even death. Therefore, awareness of such conditions is essential for early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Here, we report a case of sterno-manubrial and subpectoral abscess with significant destruction of cartilage due to extension from an infected subclavian porta-a-cath. Our management started with intravenous antibiotic therapy initially; however, due to lack of clinical resolution, incision and drainage followed by serial debridements were performed, highlighting importance of awareness of uncommon presentation.

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