Percutaneous drainage has evolved into a cornerstone of management for abdominal and pelvic abscesses, offering a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. Under imaging guidance, typically ...

Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

A young girl was at home doing a handstand when her mother noticed something unusual -- a second, tiny opening just behind her anus. The child had no pain, constipation, or other gastrointestinal ...

What are perianal abscesses and how are they treated? A perianal abscess is a collection of pus under the skin around the anus (back passage); perianal abscesses are common, and usually due to an ...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) of the rectum are rare and comprise about 5% of all GISTs. Workup includes biopsy with immunohistochemistry analysis. Surgical excision is the standard ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver that forms when a bacterial infection reaches the organ. Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to severe ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near the ...

A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. An abscess is a collection of pus that forms near an area of infected skin or other soft tissue. The abscess can ...

Anal canal duplication (ACD) is a rare entity of gastrointestinal duplication that may be asymptomatic or present complications, such as abscess, fistulae, or malignant changes. The diagnosis and ...

1. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA 2. New Jersey Urology, L.L.C., Voorhees, USA Ureteral fistulas are a rare occurrence that can arise from iatrogenic ...