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Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Debridement and Drainage for Pancreatic Abscess
Published on: March 15, 2024
[Percutaneous drainage of abdomino-pelvic collections. Indications, techniques, and results]
Y Fargeaudou1, R Brouard, P Soyer
1Service de radiologie viscérale et vasculaire, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris. yannfargeaudou@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Extra-parenchymal collections in the abdomen and pelvis are a not infrequent occurrence in gastrointestinal pathologies. Twenty years of experience have proved percutaneous drainage to be a safe and effective therapeutic modality. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of radio-guided percutaneous drainage which can serve as a substitute for open surgical drainage in 70% of cases. This therapeutic modality should be considered for every case of abdomino-pelvic collection.
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