Radiographer performed abscess drainage via an anastomotic leak post-anterior resection

Anastomotic leaks following stapled laparoscopic anterior resection can be clearly demonstrated by a Gastrografin enema. Abscesses that might develop are usually drained via an invasive interventional procedure. This case demonstrates how in certain instances such abscesses can be treated successfully by a minimally invasive, radiographer performed technique using a combination of fine bore tubes and guide wires and a 'Pigtail' drainage catheter inserted via the anus.