Safety and Effectiveness of tPA in Intra-abdominal Abscesses
Safety and Effectiveness of tPA in Intra-abdominal Abscesses
To determine if instillation of tissue plasminogen activator into a percutaneously drained
 intra-abdominal abscess cavity results in faster resolution of the abscess compared to normal
 standard of care.
On day 0 Subjects will have Tissue Plasminogen Activator injected into a drainage tube and
 allowed to dwell in the intra-abdominal abscess for one hour before allowing it to drain by
 gravity. This will be repeated on day 1 and 2.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Intrabdominal abscess

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Hypersensitivity to tPA

 -  Recent stroke

 -  Uncontrolled htn

 -  Recent major hemorrhage

 -  Pregnancy