"Abscess" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Accumulation of purulent material in tissues, organs, or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection.
| Descriptor ID |
D000038
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C01.539.830.025 C23.550.470.756.100
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Abscess" by people in Profiles.
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Matschke J, Hartmann K, Pfefferle S, Wang Y, Valdes PA, Thies E, Schweizer M, L?tgehetmann M, Schmiedel S, Bernreuther C, Boyden ES, Glatzel M, Krasemann S. Inefficient tissue immune response against MPXV in an immunocompromised mpox patient. J Med Virol. 2024 Jul; 96(7):e29811.
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Baran TM, Bass DA, Christensen L, Longbine E, Favella MD, Foster TH, Sharma AK. Safety and Feasibility of Photodynamic Therapy for Percutaneous Image-guided Abdominopelvic Abscess Drainage: Phase 1 Trial. Radiology. 2024 03; 310(3):e232667.
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Ohana O, Maeng MM, Johnson TE. Orbital Abscess Secondary to Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in an Extremely Preterm Infant. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Jan-Feb 01; 40(1):e14-e16.
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Mokraoui NR, Ganim R, Paez A. Chest wall abscess and costochondritis due to Salmonella enterica serotype Choleraesuis: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2023 Dec 06; 17(1):502.
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Ramanathan N, Mikulski MF, Perez Coulter AM, Seymour NE, Orthopoulos G. Investigation of optimal hernia repair techniques in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Surg Endosc. 2024 02; 38(2):975-982.
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Gaertner WB, Burgess PL, Davids JS, Lightner AL, Shogan BD, Sun MY, Steele SR, Paquette IM, Feingold DL. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula. Dis Colon Rectum. 2022 08 01; 65(8):964-985.
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Li Z, Nguyen L, Bass DA, Baran TM. Effects of patient-specific treatment planning on eligibility for photodynamic therapy of deep tissue abscess cavities: retrospective Monte Carlo simulation study. J Biomed Opt. 2022 02; 27(8).
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Goulding M, Haran J, Sanseverino A, Zeoli T, Gaspari R. Clinical failure in abscess treatment: the role of ultrasound and incision and drainage. CJEM. 2022 01; 24(1):39-43.
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Challen K, Bond C, Westafer L, Heitz C, Milne WK. Hot off the press: Loop technique versus drainage and packing in emergency department abscess management. Acad Emerg Med. 2021 07; 28(7):810-813.
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Knaysi G, Ringelberg J, Stadlberger N, Soucy Z. Point of Care Ultrasound Use by Associate Providers for Differentiating Abscess Versus Cellulitis Skin and Soft Tissue Infection in the Emergency Department. J Emerg Med. 2021 Jan; 60(1):e1-e7.