[Minimally invasive surgery of liver abscesses]

Results of the examination and treatment of 49 patients with abscesses of the liver are presented. Clinical-laboratory findings, specific features of localization, sizes and genesis of the disease are described. The criteria of the conservative and open surgical methods of treatment of abscesses of the liver are established, the advantages and shortcomings of USI for diagnosis of the disease are shown. An analysis of the data obtained allowed a conclusion that the percutaneous drainage under the ultrasonic control is an effective and perspective method of treatment, but requires further investigation, improvement and wide introduction into practice.