Abstract:Objective: To assess the utility of comput- ed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous drainage in the management of tuberculous and non-tuberculous deep pelvic abscesses. Material and Methods: Twelve patients with deep pelvic abscesses were drained under CT guidance. Nine patients were drained with an indwelling catheter of size ranging from 8 to 14 F. Needle aspiration and lavage were performed in 3 patients. Results: Successful drainage was accomplished in all the patients. A single-session catheter drainage wa… Show more
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