A Prospective Study on Incidence, Etiopathogenesis, Clinical Presentation, Management And Prognosis of Liver Abscess in 100 Cases
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Liver abscess ccan be a potentially life threatening condition requiring immediate intervention. It can be pyogenic or amoebic. The aim of this study is to know about the incidence,etiopathogenesis,clinical presentation and prognosis of 100 cases of liver abscess alng with comparison of USG guided aspiration vs USG marked site aspiraton of liver abscess at bedside.Amoebic liver abscess is the commonest extraintestinal manifestation of amoebiasis. This study was from June 2014 to November 2015.incidence was higher in 4th decade and in men. Alcohol intake had a strong association with amoebic liver abscess. Abdomen pain was present in all.right lobe was commonly involved. USG marked site aspiration needed multiple punctures with residual collection wheras USG guided aspiration was a single sitting single puncture procedure. On table USG may be needed in cas of multiple abscess with one alone ruptured.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. P. Sumathi MS Gen Surg, DGO,Dr. G. Rajashok MS Gen Surg
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