Retained Percutaneous Tube—A Misery of Illiteracy

Abstract

Percutaneous catheter drainage of liver abscesses is an established technique. Intracavitatory knotting of the tube is a rare and potentially preventable complication that can involve significant morbidity. However, because of the rarity of this complication, there remains a persistent lack of awareness in the clinical community. The risk of tube knotting can be reduced with proper technique and correct choice of tubes.

Keywords

• catheter
• knotting and coiling
• percutaneous tube