Abstract
28 primary liver abscesses, including 9 amoebic abscesses, in 24 patients were drained percutaneously. Indication for drainage in amoebic abscesses was imminent rupture and clinical symptoms as pleural effusion, lung atelectasis and pain. 95% of the primary abscesses were cured by percutaneous drainage and systemic antibiotic treatment. There was one recurrence of abscess, which was managed surgically. Reasons for drainage failure were: tumour necrosis and tumour perforation with secondary liver abscess.
| Translated title of the contribution | Percutaneous drainage treatment of primary liver abscesses |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 167-170 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | RoFo Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Rontgenstrahlen und der Bildgebenden Verfahren |
| Volume | 150 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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