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Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided pelvic abscess drainage (with video)
Author(s) -
Holt Bronte,
Varadarajulu Shyam
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of hepato‐biliary‐pancreatic sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.63
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1868-6982
pISSN - 1868-6974
DOI - 10.1002/jhbp.150
Subject(s) - medicine , drainage , endoscopic ultrasound , abscess , radiology , surgery , ecology , biology
Pelvic abscesses present a serious and challenging management problem. Endoscopic ultrasound ( EUS) ‐guided drainage provides a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment option. The likelihood of a successful outcome is dependent on appropriate patient selection, drainage technique and postoperative management. This review outlines the evidence behind and procedural steps required for EUS ‐guided pelvic abscess drainage.