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Absceso hepático: enfrentamiento diagnóstico y terapéutico / Liver abscess: clinical approach to diagnosis and therapy
Barrera M., Francisco.
  • Barrera M., Francisco; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. CL
Gastroenterol. latinoam ; 21(2): 309-313, abr.-jun. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-570032
RESUMEN
El absceso hepático es una patología que al gastroenterólogo no infrecuentemente le corresponde enfrentar. El diagnóstico oportuno y tratamiento precoz de esta enfermedad permiten el control adecuado de la infección con bajos índices de mortalidad. Existen distintas opciones para su manejo, que incluyen manejo antibiótico, drenaje percutáneo y drenaje quirúrgico. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar la presentación clínica, los elementos diagnósticos y analizar las alternativas terapéuticas con las distintas indicaciones de cada una de ellas.
ABSTRACT
Liver abscess is a clinical entity that gastroenterologists not infrequently must contend. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of adequate therapy are associated with effective control of infection and low mortality rates. Several options for the management of liver abscess have been described, including antibiotics therapy, percutaneous drainage and surgical management. This article reviews the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and analysis of different treatment strategies and their indications.
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Liver Abscess Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Limits: Adult / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Gastroenterol. latinoam Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Liver Abscess Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Limits: Adult / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Gastroenterol. latinoam Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL