Abscessography

Abscessography is a method of x-ray examination that allows you to determine the presence, location and size of abscesses (purulent cavities) in organs and tissues.

The term comes from the Latin "abscessus" - abscess and the Greek "grapho" - to write, depict.

The essence of the method is the introduction of a radiopaque substance directly into the abscess cavity through a puncture needle and subsequent fluoroscopy or radiography. Thanks to contrasting the purulent cavity, it is possible to accurately determine its location, size, and number of chambers (if the abscess is multi-chambered).

Abscessography is most often used for abscesses of the liver, lungs, soft tissue and bones. This method allows you to choose the optimal treatment tactics - puncture, drainage or surgery.

Thus, abscessography is an important diagnostic method that provides valuable information for choosing rational therapy for purulent diseases.

Abscessography is a research method that is used to diagnose and treat abscesses. An abscess is an inflammation that forms in the tissues of the body as a result of infection. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.

Abscessography allows doctors to see where the abscess is and how it is developing. For this purpose, a special device is used - an abscessograph. It is an X-ray machine that can take pictures of tissue in real time.

The doctor inserts a needle into the abscess through which a contrast agent is injected. The doctor then takes pictures that show how the contrast agent passes through the tissue and where the abscess is located.

Once the doctor receives information about the location and size of the abscess, he can choose the optimal treatment method. For example, if the abscess is small and shallow, it can be treated conservatively with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. If the abscess is deep and large, then surgery may be required.

In general, abscessography is a very important method for diagnosing and treating abscesses, which allows doctors to quickly and accurately determine the cause of the disease and choose the optimal treatment method.