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Splenic abscess

S Paris1, S M Weiss, W H Ayers

  • 1Department of Surgery, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.

The American Surgeon
|May 1, 1994
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Splenic abscess management has evolved, with improved diagnosis and survival rates. Computed tomography (CT) scans are key for diagnosis, and splenectomy remains an effective treatment for splenic abscess.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Surgery

Background:

  • Splenic abscesses have become more frequent, with advancements in diagnosis and treatment leading to better patient outcomes.
  • Etiologies for splenic abscess vary, including hematogenous spread, contiguous spread, and splenic trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the changing character and management of splenic abscess.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CT scans and the efficacy of splenectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of seven patients diagnosed with splenic abscess between 1981 and 1992.
  • All patients underwent computed tomography (CT) scanning for diagnosis.
  • All patients were treated with splenectomy.

Main Results:

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  • Most patients presented with fever, left upper quadrant tenderness, and leukocytosis.
  • CT scanning proved to be a reliable diagnostic tool for splenic abscess.
  • Six out of seven patients treated with splenectomy were successfully discharged.

Conclusions:

  • CT scan is the gold standard for diagnosing splenic abscess.
  • Splenectomy is a highly effective therapeutic intervention for splenic abscess.