Intro & Learning Objectives – Imaging Mastery Series: Image-Guided Abscess Drainage in Interventional Radiology

Abscess Recognition

Learning Case: Left Flank Pain in a Woman with Hepatitis C

Learning Case: Unexplained Abdominal Pain in a Man with Grave’s Disease

Abscess Variations

Abscess Variation Considerations

Route Planning

Ultrasound

CT

Fluoroscopy

Trocar Technique

Seldinger Technique

Needle Aspiration and Catheterization

Example of Image Guided Abscess Drainage

Complications

Learning Case: A Persistent Collection after Drainage

Learning Case: Wedge-Shaped Renal Hypodensity

Alternate Access for Pelvis Abscesses

Transvaginal Approach to Deep Collections

Transrectal Approach to Deep Collections

Transgluteal Approach to Deep Collections

Learning Case: A Man with Dysuria and Urinary Retention

Learning Case: Abdominal Pain