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Review
. 2012 Dec;29(4):311-3.
doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1330065.

Intra-abdominal abscess drainage: interval to surgery

Jong Park  1 , Hearns W Charles
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Review

Intra-abdominal abscess drainage: interval to surgery

Jong Park et al. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

Placement of percutaneous drainage catheters has become first-line therapy in the treatment of patients with intra-abdominal abscesses. Catheters can be used to avoid surgical intervention or to improve surgical outcomes. This article discusses the current evidence describing the optimal interval between percutaneous drainage procedures and surgery, focusing on patients with Crohn's disease, appendicitis, and diverticulitis.

Keywords: Crohn's disease; abdominal; abscess; appendicitis; diverticulitis; interventional radiology; percutaneous drainage.

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