Pyogenic liver abscess secondary prevention
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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
Secondary prevention strategies following pyogenic liver abscess include:
- 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.