When we think of Interventional Radiology, we think of vascular procedures and non-vascular procedures. In the non-vascular realm, the first thing that comes to mind is abscess drainage. This course will help the learner understand the causes, indication, contraindications, and procedural steps associated with image-guided abscess drainage.
After completing this course, you will be better able to:
- Apply appropriate search patterns to ensure high quality case assessment
- Identify key anatomical landmarks, variations, and abnormalities on imaging
- Accurately interpret advanced imaging cases
- Formulate definitive diagnoses and limited differentials
Topics:
Abscess Recognition
Learning Case: Left Flank Pain in a Woman with Hepatitis C
Learning Case: Unexplained Abdominal Pain in a Man with Grave’s Disease
Abscess Variations
Abscess Variation Considerations
Indications & Contraindications
Learning Case: Suspicious Abdominal Mass in a Male with Polycystic Kidney Disease
Learning Case: Small Bowel Obstruction in a Woman with Advanced Colon Cancer
Learning Case : Weakness and Dysuria in a Man with History of Crohn’s Disease and Recent Colostomy Creation
Route Planning
Ultrasound
CT
Fluoroscopy
Trocar Technique
Seldinger Technique
Needle Aspiration and Catheterization
Example of Image Guided Abscess Drainage
Complications
Learning Case: A Persistent Collection after Drainage in a Septic Woman
Learning Case: Wedge-Shaped Renal Hypodensity in a Woman with Complex Surgical History
Alternate Access for Pelvis Abscesses
Transvaginal Approach to Deep Collections
Transrectal Approach to Deep Collections
Transgluteal Approach to Deep Collections
Learning Case: A Man with Dysuria and Urinary Retention
Learning Case: Abdominal Pain in a Young Woman with Recent Perforated Appendicitis
Release Date : September 7, 2021
