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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2010; 2(6): 223-227
Published online Jun 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i6.223
Table 1 Results of EUS-guided drainage of abscesses in published studies
AuthornSizeTechniqueComplete drainage rate (follow-up)Complications
Giovannini[24]1248.9 mmAspiration and Stents (8.5 and 10F)75% (10.6 mo)None
Varadarajulu[25]473.8 mmDrainage catheters (10F and 80 cm)75% (3 mo)None
Trevino[26]492.3 mmDrainage catheters (10F and 80 cm) Stents (7F and 4 cm)100% (7 mo)None