A technique for MRI-guided transrectal deep pelvic abscess drainage.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to introduce a technique for transrectal drainage of deep pelvic abscesses performed under interactive MRI guidance.


CONCLUSIONS
A new method for triorthogonal image plane MRI guidance was developed and used to interactively monitor the puncture needle on continuously updated sets of adjustable three-plane images. The merits and limitations of the technique are highlighted and the patient population that is likely to benefit from this approach is suggested.
Nour
Sherif Gamal
SG
Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. sherif.nour@uhhospitals.org
Derakhshan
Jamal J
JJ
Akhtar
Nila J
NJ
Ayres
Martin A
MA
Clampitt
Mark E
ME
Stellato
Thomas A
TA
Duerk
Jeffrey L
JL
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053783:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery