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  • Title: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of abdominal abscesses and infected necrosis.
    Author: Seewald S, Ang TL, Teng KY, Groth S, Zhong Y, Richter H, Imazu H, Omar S, Polese L, Seitz U, Bertschinger P, Altorfer J, Soehendra N.
    Journal: Endoscopy; 2009 Feb; 41(2):166-74. PubMed ID: 19214899.
    Abstract:
    Traditionally abdominal abscesses have been treated with either surgical or radiologically guided percutaneous drainage. Surgical drainage procedures may be associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, and serious complications may also arise from percutaneous drainage. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage of well-demarcated abdominal abscesses, with adjunctive endoscopic debridement in the presence of solid necrotic debris, has been shown to be feasible and safe. This multicenter review summarizes the current status of the EUS-guided approach, describes the available and emerging techniques, and highlights the indications, limitations, and safety issues.
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