Abstract

A TIMELY MANAGEMENT OF CELLULITIS SAVES THE DIGIT - A CASE STUDY

Madhavi Banarase*

Abstract

This case study proves that „A timely taken proper step can check the infection and help to save the digit of the patient. ‟A forty two years female patient came with swollen foot and fever with rigors since four Days. She had cellulitis with an Abscess Patient had taken Antibiotics but didn‟t respond. Her cellulitis expanded up to her ankle so she came for Ayurvedic hospital. As she was ignorant about the severity of the condition, she was not ready for operation. But, after proper counseling she agreed. Immediately she was operated on the same day. Incision & drainage of her abscess with, debridement of wound was done and we were able to control the infection and succeed in saving her digit.

Keywords: Cellulitis, Abscess, incision & drainage, debridement.