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Studies from D.H. Lee et al in the area of abscess described

Published in Medical Imaging Law Weekly, September 30th, 2008

"The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility, safety, and success of percutaneous paracoccygeal catheter drainage of deep pelvic abscesses using a combination of sonography and fluoroscopic guidance. From April 2005 to December 2006, under sonography and fluoroscopic guidance, sixteen patients with deep pelvic abscess underwent percutaneous paracoccygeal drainage," scientists in South Korea report.

"The causes of pelvic abscesses were post-operative complications. The patient was in prone position; the puncture site was first evaluated with sonography. After local anesthesia, a thin needle (22 G) was positioned along the lateral margin of the coccyx to...

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