A case of hepatobronchial fistula in liver abscess / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: S703-S706, 2003.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-138943
ABSTRACT
We report an uncommon case of pyogenic hepatic abscess with hepatobronchial fistula. A 59 year-old male was admitted because of purulent sputum and cough. Ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography showed an abscess on the superior segment of right hepatic lobe. Diagnostic and therapeutic percutaneous trans-hepatic abscessography disclosed hepatobronchial fistula. Liver abscess with hepatobronchial fistula was managed with percutaneous abscess drainage and antibiotics. The abscess was resolved and he is being on the follow-up with symptom free status.
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Main subject:
Sputum
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Drainage
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Follow-Up Studies
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Ultrasonography
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Cough
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Liver Abscess, Pyogenic
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Abscess
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Fistula
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Liver
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Liver Abscess
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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