Image-Guided Abscess Drainage

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

Indications & Contraindications

Learning Case: Suspicious Abdominal Mass

Learning Case: Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Cancer

Learning Case : Weakness and Dysuria

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