Table 4.
Complications of the abscess drainage procedures according to the CIRSE classification system for complications
| CIRSE grade | Complication | n (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pleural effusion | 1 (0.5) | Regression during watchful follow-up |
| 3 | Transient bacteremia | 3 (1.7) | Regression with antibiotic treatment |
| 3 | Venous hemorrhage | 1 (0.5) | IV fluid replacement |
| 3 | Accidental catheter removal | 2 (1.2) | New catheter was introduced via same access route |
| 3 | Catheter malposition | 4 (2.3) | Catheter was repositioned |
| 3 | Catheter break | 3 (1.8) | Exchanged with new catheter |
| 3 | Catheter occlusion | 5 (2.9) | Reopened with irrigation |
| 6 | Septicemia | 4 (2.6) | Exitus |
CIRSE, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe.