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  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Interventional Radiology

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  • Liver abscesses are serious infections requiring timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
  • This review covers a 15-year period, analyzing diverse causes including pyogenic, amebic, and tuberculous liver abscesses.
  • Common presenting symptoms included fever of unknown origin, abdominal pain, and hepatomegaly.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and outcomes of liver abscess patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different drainage techniques for liver abscesses.
  • To establish optimal management strategies for liver abscesses based on clinical experience.

Summary:

  • The study reviewed 9 liver abscess cases: 5 pyogenic, 3 amebic, and 1 tuberculous.
  • Treatments included percutaneous transhepatic drainage (6 cases), open surgical drainage (2 cases), and explorative laparotomy (1 case).
  • Percutaneous transhepatic drainage was the preferred and most successful intervention, with no associated mortality.

Impact:

  • Recommends percutaneous transhepatic drainage as the first-choice treatment for liver abscesses.
  • Highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and appropriate intervention to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Contributes to the understanding of liver abscess management, emphasizing minimally invasive techniques.