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Cellulitis Unresponsive to Antibiotic Therapy: A Slideshow

James V. Stillerman, MD, CWSP
  • Figure 1

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    A 58-year-old female with diabetes and a healed left below-knee amputation developed cellulitis of the amputation stump. Here one can see the incision and drainage.

  • Figure 2

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    A ¼-inch Penrose drain was then grasped by the hemostat and pulled through exiting on the opposite incision.

  • Figure 3

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    To prevent dislodgment of the drain it was sutured together. Safety pins can also be used.

  • Figure 4

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    Another view of the Penrose drain.

  • Figure 5

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    The drain was removed 4 days later with complete resolution of the cellulitis.

  • Figure 6

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    Complete closure was appreciated after 2 weeks.

Click here to read "How to Treat Cellulitis Unresponsive to Antibiotic Therapy."

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