title: A modified procedure for percutaneous abscess and fluid drainage using the Malecot catheter-Stamey needle technique.
abstract: Percutaneous abscess and fluid drainage (PAFD) of various intraabdominal collections with computed tomographic and ultrasonic guidance is well established. Current techniques use a catheter of pigtail design introduced either by multiple step dilatations or a separate trocar insertion, and are subject to complications which can be avoided by use of a new catheter-needle system we propose. This system uses a straight, winged, Malecot catheter which is introduced in one step with a Stamey needle. We report upon our experience with the Malecot catheter/Stamey needle system for PAFD in 13 patients with good results. This method ensures a single step introduction of a large bore catheter, accurate catheter placement, a stable catheter position with good function, and easy drainage of multiloculated or multiple abscesses.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography