Analysis and Comparative Study of Catheter Drainage or Needle Aspiration in Management of Liver Abscess

Abstract

Background: Liver abscess is common cause of illness in developing nations. Even with the advance investigation like ultrasonography, the diagnosis is still delayed due to the nonconclusive manifestations of disease and for that reason the tentative diagnosis is important. Methods: 60 patients were selected from L.G. HOSPITAL, Ahmedabad. Study was conducted during the period from June 2020 to October 2021. Results: Percutaneous catheter drainage is having less compliance compared to needle aspiration. Repeated procedures needed to improve the success of percutaneous needle aspiration 56.66% of the subjects presented with complications in USG guided needle aspiration group whereas only 26.66% of people presented with complications in USG guided pigtail catheter drainage group. The most common complication in needle aspiration group was re-accumulation leading to repeated aspiration 40%. The of the most common complication in catheter drainage group is blockage of drain due to thick pus 10%. Conclusions: USG guided catheter drainage and USG guided needle aspiration are equally efficient in the management of significant sized liver abscesses.