The Prevalence of Colonic Neoplasm in Cryptogenic Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Prospectively Enrolled Cross-sectional Study

The Prevalence of Colonic Neoplasm in Cryptogenic Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Prospectively Enrolled Cross-sectional Study

Background : /Aims: Several studies suggest that pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is associated with colon neoplasm. A colonoscopic exam for cryptogenic PLA might detect a hidden colon neoplasm, through which intestinal flora can be transmitted into the liver. However, there are no prospectively enrolle...

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Main Authors: Nae-Yun Heo, Young Mi Hong, Tae Oh Kim, Young Soo Moon, Sung Yeun Yang, Seung Ha Park, Jongha Park, Joon Hyuk Choi, Sung-Min Kim, Ki Tae Yoon, Mong Cho, Minkyung Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2016-10-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Liver abscess
pyogenic
Colonic neoplasms
Prevalence
Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2016.68.4.195

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