Thursday, March 18, 2010

Clinical Update #4


This patient was a female status post hysterectomy with pelvic pain and drainage around drain tube. Ordered ta ct pelvis wo contrast to check position of tube and any additional abscess.
Report:
Surgical drain is seen in good position within the abscess cavity. The abscess has markedly decreased in size with some residual phlegmonous-type change and minimal fluid with gas seen just caudal to the catheter. There are no new abnormalities demonstrated.
Summary:
Catheter remains in good position. There is some minimal remaining gas and fluid along the caudal aspect of the abscess cavity, suggest the drainage tube be maintained for a few more days. The patient was instructed to continue with flushing in order to maintain tue patency and hopefully increase drainage.

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