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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Incision and drainage is indicated if the boil is deep, large, and persistent despite medical therapy.

Surgery

Indication for Surgery

• Incision and drainage

• If the boil is persistent despite medical therapy
• If the boil is deep and large