Management of Vulvar and Bartholin Duct Infections (On Demand)

Management of Vulvar and Bartholin Duct Infections (On Demand) is organized by American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) and will be held from Sep 17, 2017 - Sep 17, 2020.

The target audience for this medical event is obstetricians, gynecologists, family and internal medicine practitioners, pathologists and other healthcare practitioners involved in the treatment and care of gynecology patients. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Summary:
The incidence of vulvar skin infections is increasing, probably related to genital hair grooming and MRSA infections. This webinar will review the diagnosis and contemporary management of vulvar cellulitis and abscesses, as well as management of Bartholin duct infections, including office incision and drainage and correct use of the Word catheter.

learning Objectives:
• List 3 differences in the presentation and management of a Bartholin duct abscess compared to Bartholin duct cellulitis
• List 5 circumstances when antibiotics should be used after incision and drainage of a Bartholin duct abscess
• Review 5 steps in the process of incision and drainage of a Bartholin duct abscess and insertion of a Word catheter
• Describe the antibiotic regimens used to treat vulvar cellulitis when MRSA is suspected and when it is not.
• List and describe 4 treatments for hidradenitis suppuritiva

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.