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Re: Bartholin Gland AbcessFrom: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 13 Aug 1997 22:50:43 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 13 Aug 1997, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >What causes the abcesses and what is the best way to "cure" them -- >treatment vs surgery? A Bartholin gland abscess is simply an infection of the Bartholin gland, a tiny gland located on the smaller lips of the vulva, right next to the opening of the vagina. It is essentially a big "pimple" filled with pus, and can range from about the size of a quarter to over the size of an orange! Treatment is always by draining the cyst. This can almost always be accomplished in the office or emergency department, and consists of injecting a little anesthetic (like novocaine) into the abscess then poking a small hole in it with a sterile knife. The fluid drains out, then a small catheter, called a Word catheter, is placed into the hole, a small balloon is inflated, and the catheter stays in the smaller lips of the vulva (called the labia minora)for 2-4 weeks. After it's removed the abscess should not come back. Good luck with your treatment for this common problem. They can be very painful, but the relief from draining and placing the catheter is usually excellent.
-- Ashley Hill D. Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL dahmd@gate.net
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