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What is a USG GUIDED DRAINAGE?

USG-Guided Drainage is a minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time ultrasound guidance to safely drain abscesses and abnormal fluid collections from the body. It helps treat infections, relieve pain and swelling, and obtain fluid samples for laboratory analysis with high accuracy and minimal discomfort.

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Also known as/ Other names: Percutaneous Abscess Drainage (PAD), Pigtail Catheter Drainage, Image-Guided Aspiration/Drainage, Ultrasound-Guided Fluid Collection Drainage
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Recommended for: M/F/Others
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Reports: Within 24 working hrs

Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.

FAQs

What is USG-Guided Drainage?

USG-Guided Drainage is a minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time ultrasound guidance to safely drain abnormal fluid or pus from the body using a needle or drainage catheter.

Why is USG-Guided Drainage performed?

This procedure is performed to drain infected or abnormal fluid collections, relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, fever, and pressure, and help diagnose or treat the underlying condition.

What types of fluid collections can be drained?

USG-Guided Drainage can be used to drain abscesses, infected fluid collections, seromas, hematomas, liver abscesses, abdominal collections, pelvic collections, postoperative fluid collections, cysts, and other localized fluid accumulations.

Can I resume normal activities after the procedure?

Most patients can resume light daily activities within 24 hours. Your doctor may advise avoiding strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, or excessive movement until the drainage site has healed.

Can USG-Guided Drainage replace surgery?

In many cases, USG-Guided Drainage can effectively treat fluid collections without the need for open surgery, although surgery may still be required if drainage alone is insufficient or if the underlying condition requires surgical management.

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