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The authors review their experience with transrectal drainage of pelvic abscesses in seven children and adolescents (6–16 years old). Initial access was guided by transrectal ultrasound with an endovaginal transducer followed by fluoroscopy for placement of self-retaining catheters (8.5–10 F) using the Seldinger technique. All abscesses were successfully drained without complications. A transrectal catheter was well tolerated by most patients without spontaneous dislodgment. Catheters were removed after an average of 4 days (range 3–7 days). Transrectal drainage of pelvic abscess with transrectal sonographic and fluoroscopic guidance seems to be a safe and effective procedure in children.
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Chung, T., Hoffer, F.A. & Lund, D.P. Transrectal drainage of deep pelvic abscesses in children using a combined transrectal sonographic and fluoroscopic guidance. Pediatr Radiol 26, 874–878 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03178041
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03178041