The Limited Utility of Routine Culture in Pediatric Pilonidal, Gluteal, and Perianal Abscesses
Shaughnessy MP, Park CJ, Zhang L, Cowles RA. The Limited Utility of Routine Culture in Pediatric Pilonidal, Gluteal, and Perianal Abscesses. Journal Of Surgical Research 2019, 239: 208-215. PMID: 30851520, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbscessAdministration, OralAdolescentAnal CanalAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaButtocksChildChild, PreschoolCost-Benefit AnalysisCulture TechniquesDrainageElectronic Health RecordsFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMalePatient SelectionRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesSacrococcygeal RegionTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsPerianal abscessElectronic medical recordsBedside incisionCulture resultsInstitution's electronic medical recordPediatric emergency departmentMicrobiological culture resultsUnnecessary laboratory testsSignificant differencesCulture dataOral antibioticsAbscess culturesPediatric patientsSurgical managementClinical outcomesPediatric populationSurgical consultationRecurrence rateEmergency departmentFluid cultureMedical recordsAntibiotic useInclusion criteriaCommon reasonAbscess