Deep pelvic abscesses are surrounded by the pelvic bones, bladder, gynecological organs, intestinal tract, and nerve and vascular systems, and are approached by various routes for drainage. The transgluteal approach is often performed under computed tomography guidance; however, if ultrasonography can be used to confirm the approach, it is considered more effective because it reduces radiation exposure and allows for real-time puncture under sonographic and fluoroscopic guidance.
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