Clinical features and management of amoebic liver abscesses in a rural teaching hospital – A cross-sectional study, Sangareddy
Artigo
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Liver abscess is a major health problem in tropical and subtropical regions.Aim:
The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical profile, management of amoebic liver abscess patients. Materials andmethods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Surgery MNR Medical College Hospital, Sangareddy over a period of 2 years from June 2014 to July 2016. A total of 100 patients with liver abscess were included in this study. Clinical examination, detail case history, ultrasonography reports, case management and outcome were recorded during study.Results:
Among 100 patients, 88 were males and 12 were females. Majority of cases were belongs to the age group of 30 -40 years (45%). Most common clinical features of amoebic liver abscess was fever (89%), abdominal pain (78%) and diarrhoea (37%). The major signs were hepatomegaly (87%), right lobe abscess (68%), left lobe abscess (36%) and pleural effusion (18%). Mortality rate was 3% out of 100 patients.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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