Abstract
Placement of percutaneous drainage catheters has become first-line therapy in the
treatment of patients with intra-abdominal abscesses. Catheters can be used to avoid
surgical intervention or to improve surgical outcomes. This article discusses the
current evidence describing the optimal interval between percutaneous drainage procedures
and surgery, focusing on patients with Crohn's disease, appendicitis, and diverticulitis.
Keywords
interventional radiology - abscess - percutaneous drainage - abdominal - appendicitis
- Crohn's disease - diverticulitis