Does a large abscess on the back of the head require surgery?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, whether surgery is needed for a large abscess on the back of the head depends on the specific condition. If symptoms are mild, surgery is usually not required. However, if the condition is severe, surgical treatment is recommended under medical guidance. After surgery, patients should maintain local hygiene, get adequate rest, and diligently change dressings to prevent infection.
In general, whether surgery is needed for a large abscess on the back of the head depends on the specific condition. If symptoms are mild, surgery is usually unnecessary; however, if symptoms are severe, surgical treatment should be performed as directed by a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:
A large abscess on the back of the head is typically caused by bacterial infection, trauma, or brain infection, and patients may experience symptoms such as headache, fever, and nausea. If symptoms are mild, surgical intervention is generally not required. Under medical guidance, patients can be treated with medications such as amoxicillin capsules, ceftriaxone sodium for injection, or Ruyi Jinhuang Powder.
If the abscess on the back of the head causes persistent pain and exhibits a noticeable fluctuation, indicating a more severe condition, surgical treatment under endoscopic assistance—such as cyst fenestration and incision for pus drainage—is recommended. After surgical incision and drainage, timely placement of a drain is necessary to promote rapid healing of the affected area.
After surgery, patients should maintain good local hygiene, get adequate rest, and diligently perform regular wound dressing changes to prevent infection.
