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*Long term monitoring helps in preventing the complications and recurrence of pyogenic liver abscess. | *Long term monitoring helps in preventing the complications and recurrence of pyogenic liver abscess.<ref name="pmid18458641">{{cite journal| author=Cheng HC, Chang WL, Chen WY, Kao AW, Chuang CH, Sheu BS| title=Long-term outcome of pyogenic liver abscess: factors related with abscess recurrence. | journal=J Clin Gastroenterol | year= 2008 | volume= 42 | issue= 10 | pages= 1110-5 | pmid=18458641 | doi=10.1097/MCG.0b013e318157e4c1 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18458641 }} </ref> | ||
*Monitor the abscess cavity weekly for adequate drainage using CT or USG. | *Monitor the abscess cavity weekly for adequate drainage using CT or USG. | ||
*Persistent fever more than 2 weeks of therapy is an indication for more aggressive drainage. | *Persistent fever more than 2 weeks of therapy is an indication for more aggressive drainage. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Secondary Prevention
- Long term monitoring helps in preventing the complications and recurrence of pyogenic liver abscess.[1]
- Monitor the abscess cavity weekly for adequate drainage using CT or USG.
- Persistent fever more than 2 weeks of therapy is an indication for more aggressive drainage.
- Prolonged antibiotic therapy after discharge of patient is recommended.
- Presence of underlying liver disease is the predisposing factor for the recurrence of pyogenic liver disease.
References
- ↑ Cheng HC, Chang WL, Chen WY, Kao AW, Chuang CH, Sheu BS (2008). "Long-term outcome of pyogenic liver abscess: factors related with abscess recurrence". J Clin Gastroenterol. 42 (10): 1110–5. doi:10.1097/MCG.0b013e318157e4c1. PMID 18458641.