Loculated abscesses: management by percutaneous fracture of septations

Large, multiloculated abscesses can be difficult to drain percutaneously. The authors describe a technique for disrupting septations within an abscess cavity to provide more complete and effective drainage. It has been successfully performed in four patients.

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Published inRadiology Vol. 161; no. 3; p. 827
Main Authors Lieberman, R P, Hahn, F J, Imray, T J, Phalen, J T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1986
Subjects
Abscess - surgery
Drainage - methods
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Large, multiloculated abscesses can be difficult to drain percutaneously. The authors describe a technique for disrupting septations within an abscess cavity to provide more complete and effective drainage. It has been successfully performed in four patients.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.161.3.3786740