Medlantis

Percutaneous drainage is the standard of care for infected fluid collections, and percutaneous biopsy is the standard for tissue sampling. General tips regarding the use of ultrasound transducers and patient selection. Specific tips on abscess drainage.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

• Understand the role of CT guided abscess drainage
• Understand the role of US guided abscess drainage
• Know routes and access that can be used to approach deep seated abscesses