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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The secondary prevention of amoebic liver abscess includes long-term follow-up after treatment. [[Ultrasound]] is the main imaging technique used during the follow-up period. The mean time for the disappearance of sonographic features (hypoechoic lesions) is 6-9 months. | The [[secondary prevention]] of amoebic liver abscess includes long-term follow-up after treatment. [[Ultrasound]] is the main imaging technique used during the follow-up period. The mean time for the disappearance of sonographic features (hypoechoic lesions) is 6-9 months. | ||
==Secondary prevention== | ==Secondary prevention== | ||
Secondary prevention strategies following amoebic liver abscess include: | [[Secondary prevention]] strategies following amoebic liver abscess include: | ||
*The secondary prevention of amoebic liver abscess includes long-term follow-up after treatment. | *The secondary prevention of amoebic liver abscess includes long-term follow-up after treatment. | ||
*[[Ultrasound]] is the main imaging technique used during the follow-up period. The mean time for the disappearance of sonographic features (hypoechoic lesions) is 6-9 months. | *[[Ultrasound]] is the main imaging technique used during the follow-up period. The mean time for the disappearance of sonographic features (hypoechoic lesions) is 6-9 months. | ||
*The patterns of resolution on follow-up include: | *The patterns of resolution on follow-up include: | ||
:*Type | :*Type I: where complete disappearance of the cavity occurs within 3 months (29.8%) | ||
:*Type II: a rapid reduction till 25% of the original cavity size and then a delayed resolution (5.9%) | :*Type II: a rapid reduction till 25% of the original cavity size and then a delayed resolution (5.9%) | ||
*Factors influencing healing time include: | *Factors influencing healing time include: | ||
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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
The secondary prevention of amoebic liver abscess includes long-term follow-up after treatment. Ultrasound is the main imaging technique used during the follow-up period. The mean time for the disappearance of sonographic features (hypoechoic lesions) is 6-9 months.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention strategies following amoebic liver abscess include:
- The secondary prevention of amoebic liver abscess includes long-term follow-up after treatment.
- Ultrasound is the main imaging technique used during the follow-up period. The mean time for the disappearance of sonographic features (hypoechoic lesions) is 6-9 months.
- The patterns of resolution on follow-up include:
- Type I: where complete disappearance of the cavity occurs within 3 months (29.8%)
- Type II: a rapid reduction till 25% of the original cavity size and then a delayed resolution (5.9%)
- Factors influencing healing time include:
- The size of abscess cavity on admission
- Anemia
- Hypoalbuminemia