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Summary
Percutaneous drainage is a safe and effective treatment for splenic abscesses. This minimally invasive approach, combined with antibiotics, successfully treated most patients, offering a valuable alternative to surgery.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Abdominal Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Splenic abscesses are rare but serious infections.
- Traditional treatment often involves splenectomy, carrying significant morbidity.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored for abdominal infections.