title: Percutaneous catheter drainage of deep neck infections guided by CT.
abstract: We report success with CT guided percutaneous catheter drainage of deep neck abscesses. The cost efficacy and decreased morbidity of percutaneous catheter drainage has been proved in abdominal and retroperitoneal abscess management, and CT for diagnosis of deep neck infections is well established. The logical application of a proven technique to a new anatomical location has the added potential benefit of improved cosmetic result.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed