Infections of any kind is very common in diabetics especially those whose blood sugar level is poorly controlled.
Diabetics with varying severity and locations of infections commonly present to General Surgeons for treatment.
Carbuncle is a common but complex soft tissue infections that require emergency surgery.
The series of pictures above demonstrate a typical carbuncle management;
Pic1 ; preoperative appearance of carbuncle over patients back
Pic 2 ; carbuncle removed using cautery in operation theatre under general anaesthesia
Pic 3 ; Hydrogen Peroxide is a typical cleansing Agent frequently used at operation
Pic 4 ; The appearance of the wound after 2 weeks of daily dressing
Most patients will have to undergo daily dressings for weeks to even months until the wound heals by tissue growth and contraction.
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