SynthesisThe Journal of laryngology and otology2024
Ultrasonography-guided drainage versus surgical drainage for deep neck space abscesses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous catheter drainage of deep neck space abscesses: outcomes and predictors of treatment failure.European radiology · 2026Article
- Review
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of a prevertebral neck abscess: a case report.Endoscopy · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare ultrasonography-guided drainage versus conventional surgical incision and drainage in deep neck space abscesses.
methodsThe study was pre-registered on the National Institute of Health Research Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42023466809) and adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The Medline, Embase and Central databases were searched. Primary outcomes were length of hospital stay and recurrence. Heterogeneity and bias risk were assessed, and a fixed-effects model was applied.
resultsOf 646 screened articles, 7 studies enrolling 384 participants were included. Ultrasonography-guided drainage was associated with a significantly shorter hospital stay (mean difference = -2.31,
conclusionUltrasonography-guided drainage was associated with a shorter hospital stay, making it a viable and perhaps more cost-effective alternative. More randomised trials with adequate outcomes reporting are recommended to optimise the available evidence.
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