Acute sinusitis is also typically accompanied by systemic signs such as fever, leukocytosis, and lassitude, along with purulent nasal discharge. The patient may report an olfactory disorder ...

Once skin incision is made, drainage is done as follows ... the abscess is entered open the jaws of the sinus forceps or hemostat allowing the purulent material to escape (Hilton's method).

An abscess, which is fluctuating, will open by itself through a small sinus and will lead ... before incision and drainage is done. If the aspirate is purulent, incision and drainage can be ...

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Each year, about 30 million people visit their doctor for a sinus infection ... facial pain and purulent drainage. Get more medical reports from Dr.