Percutaneous needle aspiration versus catheter drainage in the management of liver abscess: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionsBoth PNA and PCD are safe methods of draining liver abscesses. However, PCD is more effective than PNA because it facilitates a higher success rate, reduces the time required to achieve clinical relief and supports a 50% reduction in abscess cavity size. However, among successfully treated patients, the outcomes of PNA are comparable with those of PCD.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - September 11, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yulong Cai, Xianze Xiong, Jiong Lu, Yao Cheng, Chen Yang, Yixin Lin, Jie Zhang, Nansheng Cheng Tags: Review Article Source Type: research