Regarding aspiration of breast abscess: The article by JM Dixon in the British Medical Journal 1988, Volume 297 : 1517-1518, titled: "Repeated aspiration of breast abscesses in lactating women" is well worth looking for. It is a report of 6 women who had abscesses drained by aspiration (3-5 aspirations) and all did well. Lisa Amir GP / IBCLC in Melbourne, Australia