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Lung abscess. Percutaneous catheter therapy.

Abstract
Lung abscess was successfully treated with percutaneous drainage in 5 of 6 patients. Complete abscess resolution occurred in 4 patients, partial resolution in one, and no response in one. The duration of drainage ranged from 7 to 18 days (mean 15.5 days) in successful cases. The failure of drainage in one neurologically impaired patient was attributed to persistent aspiration. In 2 patients, concurrent pleural empyema was also cured. CT provided the anatomic details necessary for choosing the puncture site and avoiding puncture of the lung parenchyma. Percutaneous catheter drainage is a safe and effective method for treating lung abscess.
AuthorsH K Ha, M W Kang, J M Park, W J Yang, K S Shinn, Y W Bahk
JournalActa radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987) (Acta Radiol) Vol. 34 Issue 4 Pg. 362-5 (Jul 1993) ISSN: 0284-1851 [Print] England
PMID8318298 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Catheterization
  • Child
  • Drainage (methods)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Abscess (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography

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