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  • Title: Best evidence topic reports. Aspiration of breast abscesses.
    Author: Thirumalaikumar S, Kommu S.
    Journal: Emerg Med J; 2004 May; 21(3):333-4. PubMed ID: 15107374.
    Abstract:
    A short cut review was carried out to establish whether needle aspiration was an alternative to incision and drainage in the management of breast abscess. Altogether 63 papers were found using the reported search, of which six presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.
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