title: Percutaneous abscess and fluid drainage: a critical review.
abstract: Pertinent radiologic and surgical literature regarding abscess drainage was reviewed. Noted is the heterogeneity of disorders categorized as abscesses, and the variety of therapeutic approaches presently available. Specific abscesses are discussed based on body location and/or associated organ system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Brown University Program in Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence 02903.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lambiase
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography