Percutaneous Drainage Procedures
Introduction
Percutaneous drainage is a minimally invasive procedure used in various medical conditions. It is performed to drain fluids that have accumulated within the body. This procedure is used in both emergency and planned medical situations and can be applied by various medical disciplines.
What is Percutaneous Drainage?
Percutaneous drainage is a procedure used to drain abnormal fluid accumulations within the body. The term "percutaneous" means that the procedure is performed through the skin, and the drainage is typically carried out using a needle or a thin catheter. The procedure is guided by imaging techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or fluoroscopy.