Percutaneous CT-guided drainage of splenic abscess.

Thanos, Loucas; Dailiana, Theodora; Papaioannou, Georgia; Nikita, Alexandra; Koutrouvelis, Helen; Kelekis, D A · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2002

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Abstract

The objective of our study was to determine the current role of percutaneous CT-guided drainage as an alternative to surgical treatment of splenic abscesses. Splenic abscess is an uncommon entity that can be treated percutaneously. CT-guided drainage of splenic abscess seems to be a safe and effective alternative to surgery, allowing preservation of the spleen.

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