Percutaneous needle aspiration of small interloop abscesses in children

Treatment of small postoperative interloop abscesses (ILA) can be challenging. In children, these collections have usually been drained surgically at a second operation. This article describes three children with small postoperative ILAs who were treated by percutaneous needle aspiration and parente...

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Published in:Pediatric surgery international 1998-09, Vol.13 (7), p.528-530
Main Authors: SALUJA, S, FIELDS, J. M, SCHWARTZ, D. S, DECOU, J. M, GOSCHE, J. R, TOULOUKIAN, R. J, SEASHORE, J. H, KELLER, M. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdominal Abscess - therapy
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Drainage - methods
Drug Therapy, Combination - therapeutic use
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Postoperative Complications - therapy
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Summary:Treatment of small postoperative interloop abscesses (ILA) can be challenging. In children, these collections have usually been drained surgically at a second operation. This article describes three children with small postoperative ILAs who were treated by percutaneous needle aspiration and parenteral antibiotics, with good outcomes. The advantages of this technique and its utilization in the management of children with ILAs are discussed.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s003830050392