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Colonic Perforation-Complication of Percutaneous Drainage of Appendiceal...

Video Published 2018-09-16 Updated 2026-06-02

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Case presentation of an 8-year-old with appendiceal abscess managed by percutaneous drainage, complicated by inadvertent catheter placement into the cecum with subsequent bleeding. Conservative management with catheter removal and antibiotics resulted in complete resolution without need for operative intervention.

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  • Percutaneous drainage of appendiceal abscess carries risk of inadvertent colonic perforation during catheter placement.
  • Colonic injury from drainage catheter may present with bleeding through the catheter rather than obstructive symptoms.
  • Conservative management with catheter removal and antibiotics can successfully resolve iatrogenic colonic perforation without surgery.
  • Well-formed appendiceal abscess can be managed non-operatively with antibiotics alone or with percutaneous drainage if needed.
  • Interval appendectomy may not be necessary in all cases of successfully treated appendiceal abscess without appendicitis.

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