RESUMO
A case of subphrenic abscess after Hassab's operation successfully treated with the Kampo formula Shimbu-to is reported. A 43-year-old woman who had been suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and pancytopenia received an operation. Ten days following the operation, she developed a fever. The condition was diagnosed as postsplenectomic sepsis and steroid hormones were given. On day 35 following surgery, a subphrenic abscess was detected by CT scan and echography. The abscess was drained using echography, and several types of antibiotics given, however, these therapies were not effective. After administration of the Kampo formula Shimbu-to, the subphrenic abscess decreased.<br>Shimbu-to proved effective in the treatment of a subphrenic abscess that did not respond to Western medical drainage and antibiotic treatment methods.