Table 2.
Emperical timeline of events.
| Timepoint | Observation | Management |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 ( Pre-operative) | Diagnosed as Non Lactational breast abscess | Conservative antibiotic regime – 5 days |
| Day 5 ( Pre-operative) | No relief seen and hence USG done. | Admitted in MGACHRC , Shalya department and Glycerated magnesium sulphate dressing started for abscess maturity. |
| Day 6 ( Operative) | Spontaneous rupture of abscess | Incision and drainage done under LA , clearing all loculi. Post operative medications started. |
| POD 1-7 ( Post-operative) | Discharge significantly reduced | Nimba Taila pichu application – twice a day |
| POD 8-25( Post-operative) | Wound granulation noted | Bala Taila pichu application – once a day |
| POD 1-20 ( Post-operative) | Pain , discharge significantly reducing. | Triphala Kashayam cavity washing ( Vrana Prakshalan) |