Non‐operative management of pyogenic liver abscess
- 1 June 2003
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier BV in HPB
- Vol. 5 (2), 91-95
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13651820310001126
Abstract
Background Liver abscess is a serious disease traditionally managed by open drainage. The advances in interventional radiology over the last two decades have allowed a change in approach to this condition. We have reviewed our experience in managing liver abscess over the last 7 years. Methods Details of all patients admitted with liver abscess between 1995 and 2002 were prospectively entered onto our database. A review was performed to document the use of imaging and drainage techniques. Aetiology, morbidity, mortality and duration of hospital stay were recorded. Results Forty‐two patients (median age 53 [22‐85] years; M:F 18:24) were admitted with liver abscess (multiple abscess 20); 19 cases were of portal tract origin, 16 cases were of biliary tract origin and 7 cases were spontaneous. Forty‐one patients were managed non‐operatively, all received antibiotics (cephalosporins 76%, metronidazole 88%, quinolones 33%). Diagnosis was made on ultrasound scan (22) or CT (20). Five patients were managed with antibiotics alone. Fifteen patients were managed initially with percutaneous aspiration and five subsequently required percutaneous drainage. Twenty‐one patients had primary percutaneous drainage, nine requiring a further procedure (aspiration 3, drainage 6). One patient underwent hepatic resection. Median hospital stay was 16 (6–35) days. There was one death, but no procedure‐related morbidity. Discussion Non‐operative management of solitary and multiple liver abscesses is safe and effective.Keywords
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