CT guided percutaneous drainage of appendix abscess

Authors

  • Avashnee Ramlakhan Drs Nisbet, Govender & Assoc Inc Richards Bay

Keywords:

appendicitis, appendectomy

Abstract

This case report is of a female patient in her mid-twenties who presented with abdominal pain and fever. A differential diagnosis of an appendix abscess was confirmed by computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis. The role of CT guided percutaneous drainage of her appendix abscess is discussed as well as her management and treatment.

Author Biography

Avashnee Ramlakhan, Drs Nisbet, Govender & Assoc Inc Richards Bay

Senior CT Radiographer

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Published

2014-11-13

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Case Reports

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