But a week later the mum-of-one developed an abscess the size a fist on her torso and was taken to A&E where she was rushed into theatre. She woke to find a hole in her belly - 7cm deep and 10cm ...

the index finger is inserted through the opening into the abscess cavity and pus is evacuated carefully palpating for deep pockets if any. Make sure that the finger does not open normal tissue space.