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Whenever possible, published data should be considered prior to performing percutaneous drainage, especially as regards controversial scenarios such as the use of fibrinolytic therapy, the primary placement of large-bore drainage catheters, the drainage of cystic tumors, the drainage of splenic abscesses, and the treatment of collections lacking an in-line drainage window. 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