POCUS IOTW: Intraabdominal Abscess
Posted on: March 6, 2018, by : Joanna Cohen
9 yo boy s/p appendectomy 2.9.18. Returns 2.18.18 with an intra-abdominal abscess treated conservatively and patient was discharged home on augmentin. Patient returns 2.27.18 and intra-abdominal abscess identified on point of care ultrasound.
Phased array probe: Abscess identified near bladder
Linear probe to better evaluate abscess
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