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Transrectal and transvaginal abscess drainage

D M Hovsepian1

  • 1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Transrectal (TR) and transvaginal (TV) ultrasound-guided drainage of deep pelvic abscesses is now safe and effective. This minimally invasive approach offers high patient acceptance and successful treatment outcomes within days.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Infectious disease management

Background:

  • Deep pelvic abscesses pose significant treatment challenges.
  • Traditional drainage methods can be invasive and complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transrectal (TR) and transvaginal (TV) approaches for deep pelvic abscess drainage.
  • To highlight the role of advancements in endoluminal ultrasound (US) technology.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing endoluminal US with biopsy guides for precise needle placement.
  • Employing fluoroscopy for tract dilation and catheter insertion.
  • Administering standard intravenous sedation for patient comfort.

Main Results:

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  • TR and TV drainage procedures are safe, efficient, and typically completed in under an hour.
  • High patient acceptance rates for TR and TV catheters.
  • Successful abscess resolution observed within 3-5 days in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • Endoluminal US-guided TR and TV drainage represents a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for deep pelvic abscesses.
  • Catheter treatment combined with antibiotics is curative in the majority of cases.