Clinical & Pathological Study of Management of Liver Abscess by Continuous Percutaneous Drainage Using Malecot’s Catheter

Background & Objectives: Percutaneous catheter drainage of liver abscess is an effective mode of management. To study the effectiveness of malecot’s catheter in continuous drainage of liver abscess and ultrasonography as the suitable imaging modality for diagnosis, guidance and follow up. Methods: This is a prospective study of 50 patients who were treated with continuous percutaneous drainage of liver abscess using malecot’s catheter of size 10 to 12 Fr. Results: 50 patients treated with catheter drainage of liver abscess of which all 50 were successfully treated without any failures. Without mortality and some minor complications. This procedure had better results with large solitary abscess compared to multiple abscesses. No 12 Fr catheters were more effective in drainage. USG abdomen was found satisfactory imaging modality in diagnosis, guidance and follow up. Interpretation & Conclusion: Percutaneous catheter drainage using Malecot’s catheter of size 11 and 12 and was found to be an adequate and successful mode of management of liver abscess with antibiotic coverage.