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How I Treat
Cellulitis Unresponsive to Antibiotic Therapy: A Slideshow
James V. Stillerman, MD, CWSP
06/15/2023
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Figure 1
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.
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Figure 2
A ¼-inch Penrose drain was then grasped by the hemostat and pulled through exiting on the opposite incision.
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Figure 3
To prevent dislodgment of the drain it was sutured together. Safety pins can also be used.
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Figure 4
Another view of the Penrose drain.
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Figure 5
The drain was removed 4 days later with complete resolution of the cellulitis.
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Figure 6
Complete closure was appreciated after 2 weeks.
Click here to read "How to Treat Cellulitis Unresponsive to Antibiotic Therapy."
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