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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gastroenterology

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    • Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is a significant parasitic infection.
    • Cholestasis in ALA is not well understood, particularly its clinical presentation and impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence, clinical features, and mechanisms of cholestasis in patients with ALA.
    • To determine the natural course, complications, and mortality associated with cholestasis in ALA.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of different treatment regimens for ALA with cholestasis.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective investigation of 236 patients with ALA.
    • Clinical assessment for cholestasis, associated signs, and complications.
    • Correlation of abscess characteristics with serum bilirubin levels and Bromsulphalein (BSP) excretion.
    • Necropsy findings to elucidate bile duct compression.
    • Comparison of treatment outcomes for different drug combinations.

    Main Results:

    • Cholestasis observed in 29% of ALA patients, predominantly young men (87%), with acute onset (69%).
    • Associated features included peritonism (28%), splenomegaly (12%), and hepatic encephalopathy (13%).
    • Larger and multiple abscesses, particularly on the liver's inferior surface, correlated with higher bilirubin.
    • Reduced BSP excretion (p<0.01) and common hepatic duct compression by abscesses were noted.
    • Mortality (43%) and complications were significantly higher (p<0.001) in jaundiced patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Cholestasis in ALA presents with distinct clinical features and is associated with severe disease.
    • Abscess size and location are key factors influencing cholestasis and bilirubin levels.
    • Combined therapy (abscess drainage + metronidazole + di-iodohydroxyquinoline) showed superior efficacy.