23 year old white male admitted two weeks prior for LUE abscess due to heroin injections returns to the ED belligerent,
in heroin withdrawal, and with an exposed biceps muscle. The patient had a substantial incision and drainage was but
left AMA before plastic surgery could repair his LUE. After treatment with clonidine, the patient was more compliant and
requested food. Apparently, the patient had left AMA because he needed to take his girlfriend to New York City, but had
now returned for completion of his care.
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