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Percutaneous Drainage

Prior to the widespread use of CT or ultrasound imaging, major surgery was necessary to drain fluid collections. Now, percutaneous drainage is described as the treatment of choice for many types of fluid collections. Drainage catheters are a basic yet essential part of patient care. Boston Scientific’s Flexima® Catheter and Percuflex® All-Purpose Drainage Catheter families are designed for percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, the biliary system and the urinary tract.
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Percutaneous drainage is a minimally invasive procedure that removes fluid. It is described as the treatment of choice for many types of fluid collections.

There are many types of collections which require drainage. Left untreated, some of these collections can result in the deteriorating health of the patient or may even cause death. Fluid collections may be the result of an infection, complication of surgery, trauma or may arise from an unidentified cause.

Inserting a catheter is generally a quick procedure. However, the length of time you stay in the hospital will depend upon the type of drainage you are having done, and the reasons for the drainage. For more information, talk to your physician or healthcare professional about your treatment details and the length of your stay.

You may experience some discomfort at the site where the catheter was inserted into your body, but this generally goes away in a few days. Your doctor will advise you whether you should take any pain medication.



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