Management of pediatric pyocele using percutaneous imaging-guided aspiration

Highlights • We present the first description of percutaneous aspiration of infant pyocele. • Clinical presentation and etiology of infection help guide the clinical decision-making and management of patient on an individual basis. • Percutaneous drainage avoids open surgical exploration, reducing t...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2015-01, Vol.16, p.119-121
Main Authors: Oberlin, Daniel T, Cheng, Earl Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Infected hydrocele
Non-surgical management
Pyocele
Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • We present the first description of percutaneous aspiration of infant pyocele. • Clinical presentation and etiology of infection help guide the clinical decision-making and management of patient on an individual basis. • Percutaneous drainage avoids open surgical exploration, reducing the potential for orchiectomy in cases of complicated, complex infections if percutaneous aspiration is successful. • This minimally invasive technique has the potential to expedite recovery, reduce the risks of operative exploration, and be performed in the absence of general anesthesia in select cases.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.09.003