Status post I&D

What does "Status post I&D" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Status post I&D" is a phrase used in medical documents to indicate that a person has undergone a specific procedure. "I&D" stands for "Incision and Drainage", which is a common procedure to treat an abscess or a boil. The term "status post" means "after", so "status post I&D" simply means that the person has had an incision and drainage procedure done in the past.

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