RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 CT-guided percutaneous drainage of an anterior mediastinal abscess with a 16 F catheter JF European Respiratory Journal JO Eur Respir J FD European Respiratory Society SP 869 OP 870 DO 10.1183/09031936.95.08050869 VO 8 IS 5 A1 PA Gevenois A1 G Sergent A1 M De Myttenaere A1 A Beernaerts A1 P Rocmans YR 1995 UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/8/5/869.abstract AB We report a case of anterior mediastinal abscess treated by percutaneous drainage under computed tomography (CT) guidance. The relationships of the abscess to the adjacent organs were clearly delineated by an intravenous injection of contrast material, and the drain was inserted between the sternum and the vasa thoracica interna. Selection of this route and the choice of a large-bore catheter (16 F) are discussed.