CT-GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS DRAINAGE OF POSTERIOR MEDIASTINAL ABSCESS

Abstract

CT-guided percutaneous drainage for patient with posterior mediatinal abscess was performed successfully. The patient was an 83-year-old female, and her general condition was critical because of early stage of DIC and high fever. Opening of the mediastinum was riskful.
CT-guided percutaneous drainage for mediastinal abscess is a useful method not only for patients in poor condition but also for patients with the indica-tion of opening of mediastinum.