Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Liver abscess is a serious life threatening condition if left untreated. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical presentation, associated risk factors and efficacy of catheter drainage as a mode of treatment in pyogenic liver abscess. This study was conducted prospectively in the Department of Surgery, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh for a period of 1(one) year from June 2017 to May 2018. A total of 36 patients were included in the study excluding paediatric patients below 12 years of age. All patients were diagnosed on the basis of clinico‐radiological findings and subjected to percutaneous catheter drainage and their outcome were studied. Male preponderance was noticed with a M:F ratio of 5:4. The most common predisposing factor was hepatobiliary diseases and E‐coli, the most common etiological agent. Percutaneous catheter drainage was found to be an effective method of treatment with a 100% success rate. Percutaneous catheter drainage under USG guidance with antibiotic coverage is an excellent, reliable, safe and effective mode of treatment for the pyogenic liver abscess.
How to cite this article:
Sandeep Sahu, Diganta Borgohain and Ranjib Konwar. Percutaneous Drainage of Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Case Series.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.380.387
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