PMC6556243_01
CT scan showing complex appearing right-sided intra-abdominal fluid collection.
CRIID2019-8943837.001.jpg
PMC6556243_01_CRIID2019-8943837.001.jpg
fig1
Repeat CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast showed extensive peritoneal thickening and enhancement in the right perihepatic region and simple appearing left-sided ascitic fluid (see Figure 1).
(a) Portable abdominal ultrasound showing complex intra-abdominal fluid collections with septations and hyperechoic material. (b) Portable abdominal ultrasound showing complex intra-abdominal fluid collections with septations and hyperechoic material. (c) Portable ultrasound showing pigtail catheter (arrow) inside the intra-abdominal fluid collection.
CRIID2019-8943837.002.jpg
PMC6556243_01_CRIID2019-8943837.002.jpg
fig2
Bedside ultrasound was performed which showed proper pigtail drain location within the fluid (see Figure 2(a)) and complex appearing intra-abdominal fluid with septation (see Figures 2(b) and 2(c)).