However, recent research has explored alternative treatment options, such as percutaneous drainage, which may offer lower complication rates and mortality compared to splenectomy. A systematic ...

With percutaneous abscess drainage ... to an antibiotic regimen for 4 to 6 weeks can prevent most complications after abscess drainage. Follow-up after treatment is also vital to help prevent ...

4 In 3–5% of patients the percutaneous transhepatic ... for achieving better results (that is, fewer complications) for preoperative biliary drainage. In summary, this well-designed study ...

The latter is indicated for the treatment of complications ... and When endoscopic or percutaneous treatments fail. Thus, it appears that laparoscopic drainage is less successful than open ...

A catheter is inserted into the femoral ... Mitral regurgitation is a potential complication, and thus percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) is contraindicated if moderate or severe ...