therapeutic action: surgical drainage

A Case Report of Intradiaphragmatic Abscess

A 62-year-old patient developed a rare abscess (collection of pus) within the diaphragm muscle one year after gallbladder removal surgery. The abscess was caused by residual gallstones that triggered inflammation and infection. Surgeons successfully removed the pus using a combination of abdominal and chest surgery approaches, and the patient recovered fully without complications at follow-up.

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Surgical management of deep dermatophytosis in a patient with CARD9 deficiency

A 23-year-old man from North Africa with a genetic immune disorder (CARD9 deficiency) developed a serious fungal skin infection with deep tissue involvement. The infection caused multiple pus-filled pockets and hair loss on his scalp. Doctors treated him with both antifungal medications and surgery to drain the infected areas, resulting in complete healing after two weeks.

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