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Splenic abscess.

M A Alonso Cohen1, M J Galera, M Ruiz

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hospital of La Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.

World Journal of Surgery
|July 1, 1990
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Splenic abscess diagnosis is best achieved with computed tomography and sonography. While splenectomy with antibiotics is the primary treatment, advances in imaging improve patient prognosis by enabling earlier intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Splenic abscess is a rare but serious condition.
  • Nonspecific signs and symptoms, with fever being most common, complicate early diagnosis.
  • Risk factors include immunosuppression, leukemia, and drug abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case series and literature review of splenic abscess.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes.
  • To identify trends in patient populations at risk.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 7 hospital-acquired splenic abscess cases (1980-1988).
  • Comprehensive review of 227 global literature cases.
  • Analysis of diagnostic imaging (CT, sonography) and treatment modalities (splenectomy, antibiotics).

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Main Results:

  • Computed tomography and sonography are the most effective diagnostic tools.
  • Splenectomy followed by antibiotics was the standard treatment, with a mortality rate of 2/7 in the case series.
  • Literature review indicates increasing risk in immunocompromised and leukemic patients.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of splenic abscess are crucial for better outcomes.
  • Imaging advancements (CT, sonography) facilitate timely diagnosis.
  • Splenectomy remains the treatment of choice, with conservative management reserved for high-risk surgical candidates.