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Image-guided percutaneous abscess drainage has become a standard method of treatment of most abdominal abscesses. In most cases, it should be considered the treatment of choice, but there are selected areas and circumstances that require specific approaches and methods. Typical abscesses within solid parenchyma organs or those in the peritoneal spaces can be reliably detected and efficiently drained. Abscesses that are multiple or long and circuitous require careful placement of catheters. Management of the drainage catheters includes irrigation with fluid to minimize accumulations of material that may impair egress of fluid. In selected cases, fibrinolytic agents have proved effective in shortening the drainage times and shortening hospital stays. Some controversial areas such as splenic abscesses, pancreatic abscesses, echinococcal abscesses, and fungal abscesses should only be attempted with careful selection and meticulous technique. Successful treatment is most likely with candid consultation among the various clinical services.
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Haaga, J.R., Nakamoto, D. Computed tomography-guided drainage of intra-abdominal infections. Curr Infect Dis Rep 6, 105–114 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-996-0006-8
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