Venous Anomalies in Overgrowth Syndromes.

Overgrowth syndromes, particularly within the PIK3CA-related overgrowth syndrome (PROS) spectrum, are commonly associated with venous anomalies. The anomalies include spongiform venous malformations and persistent embryonic veins, such as the lateral marginal vein (of Servelle). The anomalous veins pose a significant risk of thromboembolic disease and should be occluded, preferably earlier in life.

Image-Guided Transrectal Drainage of Pelvic Abscesses in Children.

Objective:  To describe our technique and share our experience with image-guided transrectal drainage (TRD) of pelvic abscesses in children.

Materials And Methods:  Retrospective review and analysis of indications for image-guided TRD and examination of procedural outcomes in pediatric patients with pelvic abscesses over 8 years.

Results:  A total of 69 patients (33 males and 36 females) with symptomatic pelvic abscesses underwent image-guided TRD.