From Harmless to Harmful: A Case Series of Hepatic Abscess Induced by Gut Microbiota Due to Fish Bone

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Dec 16;12(12):e70012. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70012. eCollection 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Accidental ingestion of fish bones can lead to serious complications, such as gastrointestinal perforation and hepatic abscesses. This case series presents three instances where fish bone ingestion led to secondary GI tract perforation and the development of hepatic abscesses. It also emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent serious consequences.

Keywords: abscess; fishbone; foreign body; microbiota; radiology.