Intra-abdominal abscess Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 34-year-old man with a history of moderate Crohn disease presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, fever, and chills for the past three days. Temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F), blood pressure is 114/68 mmHg, pulse is 106/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Physical examination reveals a soft abdomen with tenderness to palpation in the right lower quadrant. There is no rigidity or rebound tenderness. Laboratory findings show a white blood cell count of 16,000/µL. Blood cultures are drawn. A CT scan of the abdomen reveals a two-centimeter uniloculated abscess in the ileocecal region. Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

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