Falciform Ligament Abscess after Omphalitis: Report of a Case
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Falciform Ligament Abscess after Omphalitis: Report of a Case
A falciform ligament abscess is a rare type of intra-abdominal abscess. A 2-yr-old male, who had omphalitis two months previously, presented with a fever and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. The ultrasound and CT scan showed an abdominal wall abscess located anterior to the liver, which was refractory to conservative management with percutaneous drainage and antibiotics. On the third recurr...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Korean Medical Science
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1011-8934,1598-6357
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2010.25.7.1090