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Few studies on the factors associated with multiloculated breast abscesses during lactation have been performed. We collected data on 1805 patients with breast abscesses during lactation, who were divided into single-cavity breast abscess (N = 1298) and multiloculated breast abscess groups (N = 507). Fifteen variables were compared between the groups. The results showed significant differences between the two groups in (1) whether in the puerperium, (2) separated from the baby > 12 h in the last week, (3) exclusively breastfeeding or not in the last 2 weeks, (4) inverted nipple on the affected side or not, (5) history of fever or not, (6) breast skin redness and swelling on the affected side or not, (7) nipple pain or not in the last 2 weeks, and (8) whether the breasts had been massaged by non-medical staff in the last month, with (1), (5), (6), and (8) being independent risk factors. Patients in the puerperium, separated from the baby, not exclusively breastfeeding, having an inverted nipple on the affected side, accompanied by fever, with breast skin redness and swelling on the affected side, nipple pain, and having undergone a breast massage by non-medical staff are more likely to develop multiloculated breast abscesses. |
