Article ; Online: Modern management of pyogenic hepatic abscess: a case series and review of the literature.
2011 Volume 4, Page(s) 80
Abstract: ... pyogenic liver abscess, review the literature in this field, and propose guidelines to aid in the current management ... A recent paradigm shift in the management of liver abscesses, facilitated by advances in diagnostic and ... 11 patients presented to a single institution with pyogenic hepatic abscess (55% males, mean age 60.3 ...
| Abstract | Background: Pyogenic hepatic abscesses are relatively rare, though untreated are uniformly fatal. A recent paradigm shift in the management of liver abscesses, facilitated by advances in diagnostic and interventional radiology, has decreased mortality rates. The aim of this study was to review our experience in managing pyogenic liver abscess, review the literature in this field, and propose guidelines to aid in the current management of this complex disease. Methods: Demographic and clinical details of all patients admitted to a single institution with liver abscess over a 5 year period were reviewed. Clinical presentation, aetiology, diagnostic work-up, treatment, morbidity and mortality data were collated. Results: Over a 5 year period 11 patients presented to a single institution with pyogenic hepatic abscess (55% males, mean age 60.3 years). Common clinical features at presentation were non-specific constitutional symptoms and signs. Aetiology was predominantly gallstones (45%) or diverticular disease (27%). In addition to empiric antimicrobial therapy, all patients underwent radiologically guided percutaneous drainage of the liver abscess at diagnosis and only 2 patients required surgical intervention, including one 16-year old female who underwent hemi-hepatectomy for a complex and rare Actinomycotic abscess. There were no mortalities after minimum follow-up of one year. Conclusions: Pyogenic liver abscesses are uncommon, and mortality has decreased over the last two decades. Antimicrobial therapy and radiological intervention form the mainstay of modern treatment. Surgical intervention should be considered for patients with large, complex, septated or multiple abscesses, underlying disease or in whom percutaneous drainage has failed. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2011-03-24 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2413336-X |
| ISSN | 1756-0500 ; 1756-0500 |
| ISSN (online) | 1756-0500 |
| ISSN | 1756-0500 |
| DOI | 10.1186/1756-0500-4-80 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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