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Abscess-fistula complexes and enterocutaneous fistulae are due to postoperative, spontaneous, and inflammatory etiologies. Conservative, percutaneous, endoscopic, and surgical treatment options are available options. Interventional radiologists have an array of different treatment strategies, often starting with percutaneous drainage of associated intra-abdominal abscesses.

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Purpose: To describe patterns of fluid flow through locking pigtail and biliary catheters in patients that underwent biliary and abdominopelvic fluid drainage.

Methods: Contrast movement through catheter sideholes in pigtail and biliary catheters was evaluated retrospectively using sinograms and cholangiograms at 7-10 days post insertion. Dilute contrast injected through the catheter was evaluated by following flow through the catheter shaft and exit from side holes within the body cavity.

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