Percutaneous and surgical treatment of pyogenic liver abscesses / 中国现代普通外科进展

ABSTRACT

0.05). There was statistically significant difference in morbidity rate between the groups (2.1% vs 9.3%, P=0.037). Conclusions: Percutaneous and surgical treatment of pyogenic liver abscesses are both effective, nevertheless percutaneous drainage carries lower morbidity and should be the first-line treatment.