Complicated Posterior Cervical Skin and Soft Tissue Infections at a Single Referral Center

Figure 4

A 58-year-old female with a history of diabetes mellitus, who was afebrile with hard, erythematous, and hot swelling in the posterior region of the neck with spontaneous drainage of purulent fluid without showing crepitus. (a) Picture of wound on admission. (b) Incision and drainage was performed immediately. (c) Surgical wound after complete debridement. (d) Final outcome after suture of the wound. The incision healed well.

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