title: Transrectal drainage of pelvic collections: Experience of a single center.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Pelvic abscesses are a well-known complication of intestinal diseases or abdominal surgery. We report our case series concerning transrectal drainage by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
  
  
  METHODS
  Between January 2010 and august 2014, seven patients received transrectal drainage by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) were selected and analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Two pigtails was positioned under fluoroscopic and EUS control. The success rate was 100% and complication rate was 0%. The median time of hospitalization was 10 days [range 4-25].
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The technique appears to be safe and feasible in all etiologies. In our experience, we can considerate transrectal drainage by EUS like a first-line technique in experienced hands.
authors.affiliation: Hopital de la Conception, Gastroenterology Unit, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: Jean-Philippe
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Ratone
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bertrand
authors.forename: Sebastien
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Godat
authors.forename: Jean-Paul
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Bernard
authors.forename: Laurent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Heyries