J Korean Radiol Soc.  2000 Apr;42(4):623-627. 10.3348/jkrs.2000.42.4.623.

Postoperative Intraabdominal Fluid Collections: A Modified Percutaneous Drainage Method using a Surgical Drain Track

• Lee DH
• Kim GC
• Hwang JC
• Yoon HK
• Song HY
• Sung KB

• KMID: 1945544
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2000.42.4.623

Abstract

In the management of postoperative fluid collection, the conventional percutaneous drainage method can be employed. Because of abdominal incisions and various types of surgical drains and/or T-tubes, the application of this method is not always easy, however. We inserted a drainage catheter through a pre-existing percutaneous track formed by a surgical drain located adjacent to the site of abnormal fluid collection. There was no need to remove the drain nor make an additional puncture in the abdominal wall. A dilator was inserted along the drain, and a guide wire was used to negotiate its intraperitoneal track and readch the accumulated fluid. The procedure was simple and safe. We briefly deseribe our experience of this modified percutaneous drainage technique, as used in three cases involving postoperative fluid collection.

Keyword

Abdomen, abscess; Abdomen, interventional procedure; Abscess, percutaneous drainage

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Wall
Catheters
Drainage*
Punctures