CT-Guided Placement of a Drainage Catheter Within a Pelvic Abscess Using a Transsacral Approach

Journal Article · Thu Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 2007 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-007-9036-3· OSTI ID:21090762

Iguchi, Toshihiro ^[1]; Asami, Shinya; Kubo, Shinichiro; Kin, Hitoshi ^[2]; Katusi, Kuniaki ^[1]; Sakurai, Jun; Hiraki, Takao; Kanazawa, Susumu ^[3]

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1. Fukuyama City Hospital, Department of Radiology (Japan)
2. Fukuyama City Hospital, Department of Surgery (Japan)
3. Okayama University Medical School, Department of Radiology (Japan)

A 66-year-old man underwent CT-guided drainage catheter placement within a pelvic abscess with a diameter of 46 mm. We performed the drainage by a transsacral approach because it was considered the safest and most feasible approach. An 8G bone marrow biopsy needle was used to penetrate the sacrum to create a path for subsequent drainage catheter insertion. After withdrawal of the biopsy needle, a 6 Fr catheter was advanced into the abscess cavity through the path using the Seldinger technique. Except for bearable pain, no procedure-related complications occurred. Twenty-nine days after the placement, the catheter was withdrawn safely and the abscess cavity had shrunk remarkably.

• OSTI ID: 21090762
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 30; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABSCESSES
BIOPSY
BONE MARROW
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
DRAINAGE
PAIN