Contemporary Surgical Management of Pyogenic Liver Abscess

Surgical management of pyogenic liver abscess.

BACKGROUND AND AIM Although Pyogenic Liver Abscess (PLA) has lower mortality rate in recent years due to the broad spectrum antibiotic usage, developed imaging techniques and improved intensive care services, it is still a potentially fatal disease. The objective of this study is to examine the treatment methods and our case load with the current literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS Of 55 patien...

PYOGENIC LIVER ABSCESS: REVIEW OF 54 CASES

Background: Historically open surgical drainage has been the treatment of choice for pyogenic liver abscess. The records of 54 patients with pyogenic liver abscess were reviewed to determine whether earlier diagnosis with current imaging tests and definitive treatment with antibiotics and aspiration drainage was an effective alternative to surgery. Methods: The clinical features, laborator...

Pyogenic Liver Abscess: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management

Background: The pyogenic liver abscess has an incidence of 1.1/1,000 habitants. Mortality can reach 100%. The use of less invasive procedures diminish morbidity and hospital stay. Aim: Identify risk factors in patients who underwent percutaneous drainage guided by ultrasound as treatment. Method: Were analyzed 10 patients submitted to the method. Epidemiological characteristics, laboratory ...

Pyogenic Liver Abscess.

On examination, she was febrile, toxic and was complaining of pain in the shoulder joint. The examination of the shoulder joint was normal. Liver was enlarged 5 cm below the right costal margin and was tender. She did not have intercostal tenderness. The white cell count showed a neutrophil leucocytosis with a total count of 16.8 x 10 9 /L. Ultra sound scan of the abdomen revealed a large absce...

Solitary Pyogenic Liver Abscess.