Technical report: perirectal abscess drainage--a simple modification in technique using a vascular sheath.
Two patients with pelvic abscesses underwent fluoroscopic guided transrectal catheter drainage using a simple modification in standard technique. A 9F vascular sheath allows contrast to be instilled through the side port and the seal avoids any leakage back through the sheath. It also provides a safe, quick and precise needle puncture at the selected site.
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Department of Clinical Imaging, Treliske Hospital, Truro, Cornwall, UK.
Bloor
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Maskell
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Farrow
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D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed