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Bartholin's Abscess : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Placement of a Word Catheter
  • Excision of Bartholin's Gland
  • Marsupialization

Treatments Overview Articles

Bartholin's abscess
Soaking in warm water four times a day for several days usually provides some relief and causes the abscess to open and drain on its own. However, the opening is usually very small and closes quickly, before drainage is complete.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 1, 2008
Bartholin's Gland Cyst
Treatment for this condition depends on the size of the cyst, whether it is painful, and whether the cyst is infected.If the cyst is not infected, treatment options include:.watchful waiting by the woman and her health care professional.soaking of...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Abscess Incision & Drainage
Abscess incision & drainageDefinition An infected skin nodule that contains pus may need to be drained via a cut if it does not respond to antibiotics. This allows the pus to escape, and the infection to heal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Abscess Incision and Drainage
It may need to be drained via an incision(cut) if the pus does not resolve with treatment by antibiotics. This allows the pus to escape, the infection to be treated, and the abscess to heal.An abscess is a pus-filled sore, usually caused by a bact...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Sitz Bath
A sitz bath(also called a hip bath) is a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked in water or saline solution. Its name comes from the German verb"sitzen," meaning"to sit.".A sitz bath is used for patients who have had surgery i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Sitz bath
A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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