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Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(3): 185-194
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815568
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Percutaneous Abdominal and Pelvic Abscess Drainage Techniques. Part II: Imaging Guidance, Catheter Insertion Techniques, and Access to Difficult Locations

Jennifer L. Lynch1 , Daniel L. Overdeck1 , Debra A. Gervais1,2
  • 1Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 2Assistant Professor of Radiology
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15 January 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Image-guided percutaneous drainage of abdominal and pelvic abscesses has become the treatment of choice for the majority of intra-abdominal fluid collections. In this article, we describe in detail the techniques available for image-guided percutaneous catheter placement, the advantages and disadvantages of the various imaging modalities available for guidance of catheter placement, and approaches to cases with difficult or limited percutaneous access. In addition, we review the current concepts of intracavitary thrombolytics.

KEYWORDS

Abscess drainage - intracavitary thrombolysis - interventional radiology

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