Abstract

Objective To investigate the efficacy and feasibility of ultrasound-guided percutaneous catheter drainage for cervical abscess. Methods The clinical data of 18 patients with cervical abscess treated by percutaneous puncture and catheterization under ultrasound guidance were analyzed retrospectively. Results All of the 18 patients were successfully treated on one round. None of the 18 patients was nerve injury, main vessels injury or dead during the operation. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided percutaneous catheter drainage of neck abscess is safe and effective, and has high clinical application value. Key words: Ultrasonography; Neck; Abscess; Paracentesis

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