Single-catheter minimally invasive method of interventional continuous vacuum drainage for the treatment of lactational purulent mastitis

Introduction and Aim: Breast infections are an increasing problem for women who are breastfeeding, with symptoms ranging from mastitis to the development of abscesses. The aim of this study is to develop a minimally invasive method of interventional continuous vacuum drainage for the treatment of lactational purulent mastitis.   Materials and Methods: All 53 patients were comparable based on the duration of the disease prior to surgery and the timing of the emergence of mastitis after delivery, as well as the location and prevalence of the inflammatory process in the mammary gland.   Results: During the single-catheter method of vacuum drainage for the treatment of lactational purulent mastitis, lactation of the patient's affected breast was good in 2 (4.2%) patients and satisfactory in 46 (95.8%) patients. 38 (792%) women had good lactation, whereas 10 (21.8%) women had adequate lactation. After using the single-catheter method of vacuum drainage to treat lactational purulent mastitis, good lactation was seen in 40 (83.3%) instances, and it was satisfactory in 8 (16.7%) of patients.   Conclusion: A single-catheter interventional continuous vacuum drainage under ultrasound control was developed to treat lactational purulent mastitis without antibacterial therapy in 5–7 days, preserving lactation and achieving good aesthetic results.