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case_images: Computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis (axial section) demonstrating the diverticular abscess extending anterior to rectum.
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case_images: F1
case_images: A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed a large pelvic abscess measuring 12.5 cm x 6.3 cm (Figure 1) associated with sigmoid diverticular disease.
case_images: Computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis (axial section) after drainage of the abscess with catheter in-situ.
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case_images: F2
case_images: The catheter was within the abscess cavity with no significant residual pelvic collection (Figures 2 and 3).
case_images: Computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis (sagital section) demonstrating the transrectal placement of a pigtail catheter.
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case_images: F3
case_images: The catheter was within the abscess cavity with no significant residual pelvic collection (Figures 2 and 3).