Percutaneous Drainage in Lucknow | Abscess & Fluid Collection Treatment

Percutaneous Drainage in Lucknow is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove infected fluid, pus, or abnormal collections from inside the body without open surgery. Many infections form abscesses in organs such as the liver, abdomen, chest, pelvis, or soft tissues. If not drained in time, these collections can spread infection into the bloodstream and become life-threatening.

Using ultrasound or CT scan guidance, a thin catheter is inserted through the skin directly into the collection to safely drain it. This image-guided technique provides immediate relief from pain, fever, and pressure while avoiding major surgery and prolonged hospitalization.

The procedure is commonly performed in critically ill, post-operative, or high-risk patients where surgery may be dangerous.

What Is Percutaneous Drainage?

Percutaneous drainage is a procedure in which a small tube (pigtail catheter) is placed through the skin into an infected fluid collection using real-time imaging guidance.

The catheter continuously drains:

• Pus (abscess)

• Infected fluid

• Bile collections

• Urine leak collections

• Pancreatic collections

It helps control infection and allows antibiotics to work effectively.

Why Is Drainage Needed?

Fluid collections usually develop due to infection, surgery, injury, or inflammation.

Common causes include:

• Liver abscess

• Abdominal abscess

• Post-operative collections

• Pancreatitis fluid collection

• Tubercular collections

• Chest empyema

• Pelvic abscess

If untreated, infection may lead to sepsis, organ damage, and ICU admission.

Conditions Treated

Percutaneous Drainage in Lucknow is commonly performed for:

• Liver abscess

• Intra-abdominal abscess

• Psoas abscess

• Pancreatic pseudocyst

• Pleural empyema

• Pelvic collections

• Post-surgical infection collections

Procedure (How It Is Done)

The procedure is performed in a CT/Ultrasound-guided interventional suite.

1. Local anesthesia is given

2. Imaging identifies safest access route

3. A needle is inserted into the collection

4. A drainage catheter is placed

5. Fluid begins draining immediately

Procedure time: 20–45 minutes
No major incision required.

Benefits of Percutaneous Drainage

• Immediate infection control

• Avoids open surgery

• Less pain and scarring

• Short hospital stay

• Faster recovery

• Can be performed in very sick patients

• Repeatable if needed

Recovery & Aftercare

Patients usually feel relief within 24–48 hours as fever and pain decrease.

Aftercare includes:

• Catheter remains for a few days

• Periodic flushing and dressing

• Antibiotics continued

• Follow-up ultrasound monitoring

Once drainage stops and infection resolves, the tube is removed.

Why Choose Us for Percutaneous Drainage in Lucknow?

We perform precise image-guided drainage procedures using modern equipment and sterile techniques to control infection quickly and safely. Our goal is early recovery with minimal hospital stay and avoidance of surgery whenever possible.

When to Consult?

Seek medical care if you have persistent fever, abdominal pain, swelling, or fluid collection detected on ultrasound or CT scan after infection or surgery.

Book a consultation for Percutaneous Drainage in Lucknow for safe and effective abscess treatment without open surgery.