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[Splenic abscess, a diagnostic and therapeutic problem]

A Marcos1, A M Vegas, P del Médico

  • 1Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Vargas.

G.E.N
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
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Splenic abscess is rare, often diagnosed late. Computed Tomography Percutaneous Drainage (CTPD) offers a successful, non-surgical alternative to splenectomy for treating splenic abscesses.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Radiology

Context:

  • Splenic abscess is an uncommon condition, typically affecting immunocompromised individuals or those with predisposing factors.
  • Diagnosis of splenic abscess is often delayed, with an average of 14 days from symptom onset to diagnosis in this cohort.
  • Common clinical manifestations include fever, left upper quadrant abdominal pain, and splenomegaly.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Computed Tomography Percutaneous Drainage (CTPD) as a treatment for splenic abscess.
  • To compare CTPD outcomes with traditional splenectomy for splenic abscess management.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and clinical features associated with splenic abscess.

Summary:

  • This study reviewed 13 patients diagnosed with splenic abscess.

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  • Common causative organisms included E. coli, Staphylococcus, Proteus, Salmonella, and Streptococcus.
  • The last three patients were successfully treated with CTPD, avoiding splenectomy and experiencing no complications.

    • Impact:

    • CTPD emerges as a viable, minimally invasive alternative to splenectomy for splenic abscess treatment.
    • This approach can potentially reduce patient morbidity associated with splenectomy.
    • Early consideration of advanced imaging and interventional radiology techniques may improve splenic abscess management.