Abstract
ObjectivesImage-guided aspiration has been proposed as an alternative to the traditional open drainage in acute suppurative cervical lymphadenitis, although little evidence comparing these approaches exists. The aim of this study was to compare ultrasound-guided aspiration and open surgical drainage in the management of pediatric acute suppurative cervical lymphadenitis. MethodsPatients treated for acute suppurative cervical lymphadenitis at a tertiary referral pediatric hospital over a three-year period were retrospectively analyzed. ResultsOf eighteen patients included, 9 (50 %) underwent aspiration and 9 (50 %) underwent open surgical drainage. None required repeat intervention or readmission over a median follow up of 10.5 weeks. Those undergoing aspiration had a shorter post-operative length of stay (1.67 vs 4.33 days, p = 0.001) compared with open surgical drainage. ConclusionUltrasound-guided aspiration of pediatric acute suppurative cervical lymphadenitis is a safe and effective alternative to open drainage.
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