Image-guided Drainage Using the Trocar Technique

Objective: To investigate the safety profile of image-guided drainage using the trocar technique. Methods: The medical records of 93 patients undergoing image-guided drainage procedures using the trocar technique at a local regional hospital from September 2004 to December 2006 were reviewed. Results: There were no incidences of significant neurovascular or adjacent organ damage. Conclusion: In experienced hands, the trocar technique is safe for image-guided drainage.