[Use of computerized tomography and echography in the diagnosis and treatment of abscesses of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space].

An analysis of complex use of computer tomography and echography for diagnostics, aimed biopsy and following measures in 32 patients with foci of purulent infection in organs of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space has been made. In 11 patients with small abscesses not more than 5 cm in diameter percutaneous aimed punctures of the pus cavity were fulfilled followed by the aspiration of the content and introduction of an antibiotic. In 21 patients percutaneous drains were introduced into the abscesses by Seldinger's method or through a trocar. Curative punctures and percutaneous drainage in 85.7% of the patients gave successful results.