title: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Perirectal Abscess Drainage without Drainage Catheter: A Case Series.
abstract: A perirectal abscess is a relatively common disease entity that occurs as a postsurgical complication or as a result of various medical conditions. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage was recently described as a promising alternative treatment. Previous reports have recommended placement of a drainage catheter through the anus for irrigation, which is inconvenient to the patient and carries a risk of accidental dislodgement. We report four cases of perirectal abscess that were successfully treated with only one or two 7 F double pigtail plastic stent placements and without a drainage catheter for irrigation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
authors.forename: Eun Kwang
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
authors.forename: Ji Hyun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
authors.forename: Seung Uk
authors.initials: SU
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
authors.forename: Soo-Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Na
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
authors.forename: Sun-Jin
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Boo
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
authors.forename: Heung Up
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea.
authors.forename: Byung-Cheol
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Song
keywords: Drainage; Endosonography; Perirectal abscess