[Partial hepatectomy after post-traumatic liver abscess]

Chirurg. 1998 Sep;69(9):985-8. doi: 10.1007/s001040050527.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Post-traumatic pyogenic liver abscess is a rare disease. We present the case of a 38-year-old man with multilocular liver abscess and pleural empyema following blunt abdominal trauma. The patient had a prodrome lasting 3 months before presenting in our department. The therapy included partial hepatectomy and pleural drainage. Clinical signs, diagnosis and possible therapy are discussed in this case report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Empyema, Pleural / diagnosis
  • Empyema, Pleural / surgery
  • Hepatectomy*
  • Humans
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Liver Abscess / diagnosis
  • Liver Abscess / surgery*
  • Male
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections / surgery*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*