Abstract
We studied the significance of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and treatment of liver abscess in 6 patients. The most common ultrasonographic patterns of liver abscess were hypoechoic or mixed internal echo, irregular contour and distal sonic enhancement. One patient was treated with antibiotics only, but the other 5 patients underwent ultrasonically guided percutaneous catheter drainage and received concomitant antibiotics. Ultrasonically guided percutaneous catheter drainage was useful for 4 of 5 patients. There was one death that was attributable to sepsis relating to inadequate drainage. We conclude that ultrasonically guided percutaneous catheter drainage is an effective method for treatment of liver abscess.
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