A Case of Gas-forming Pyogenic Liver Abscess in a Diabetic Patient / 감염
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
;
: 203-206, 1998.
Artículo
en Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess is an uncommon, life-threatening, necrotizing infection that is usually found in poorly-controlled diabetic patients. Herein, we report a case of gas-forming liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, as proven by aspirated pus culture, in a 70-year old woman with diabetes mellitus. The patient was successfully managed with broadspectrum antibiotics and transhepatic percutaneous drainage and was discharged after 3 weeks of hospitalization. In conclusion, strict control of diabetes mellitus is the most important factor in the prevention of gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess.
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Asunto principal:
Supuración
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Drenaje
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Absceso Piógeno Hepático
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Hospitalización
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Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Absceso Hepático
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Antibacterianos
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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