Recurrent retroperitoneal abscess after biliary tract surgery in an elderly patient: a minimally invasive nonsurgical approach and its consequences: a case report

Recurrent retroperitoneal abscess after biliary tract surgery in an elderly patient: a minimally invasive nonsurgical approach and its consequences: a case report

Abstract Introduction Hepatic abscess can be defined as an encapsulated collection of suppurative material within the liver parenchyma. Hepatic abscess can be distinguished as pyogenic, amebic, or fungal. Biliary tract disease remains the most common cause of hepatic abscess today, and the most comm...

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Main Authors: Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, Benedetto Di Trapani, Antonio Bruno, Mario Feo, Bernardo Molinelli, Simone Tomasini, Attilio Ignazio Lo Monte, Marianna Messina, Giovanni Tomasello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Case report
Hepatic abscess
Interventional radiology
Lumbar hernia
Minimally invasive procedures
Nonsurgical drainage
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-1973-3

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