火针治疗体表化脓性感染102例

Red-Hot Acupuncture for Treating 102 Cases of Superficial Pyogenic Infection

体表化脓性感染是外科临床的常见病,当确已成脓时,多采用切开排脓的方法。笔者在临床上采用传统的火针排脓法,收到了满意效果,现报告如下。临床资料102例患者中,男性38例,女性64例。其中无头痈31例,痈61例,无名肿毒7例。

The author employed the red-hot reedling todischarge the pus for those suffering from thepyopoiesis due to the superficial pyogenic infection.The three-edged needle is burnt red over the alcoholburner and then is inserted into the softest part ofthe abeess with the thinnest skin which is the bestplace for discharging the pus.After the pus isdischarged,the needle hole is dilated by a smallhemostatic forceps which is then enters the cavityto clean the decayed tissues,while the left hand issqueazing the cavity to clear all up the pus.Alcohol-soaked cotton balls are used to clean the needlehole all around,which is then covered with gauzeand fixed.After the treatment,compression is givento discharge the secretion inside the cavity oncedaily,until the healing.With only one session ofthe needling,97 cases were cured and the healingtime ranged from 3 to 21 days.The other 5 caseswere all perianal abcess and were also improved.