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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

A case report and treatment considerations for pyogenic liver abscess with biliary fistula.

Abdirahman Ahmed Omar Alasso, Ismail Gedi Ibrahim, Ismail Ahmed Ali, Mohamed Rage Ahmed

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Abdirahman Ahmed Omar AlassoMogadishu Somali Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital, Somalia. Electronic address: roonnirgood@live.co.uk.
Ismail Gedi IbrahimMogadishu Somali Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital, Somalia.
Ismail Ahmed AliAlZahra Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Mohamed Rage AhmedMogadishu Somali Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital, Somalia.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University · TRBanadir Hospital · SO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and importancePyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the formation of space-occupying lesions within the liver parenchyma. Despite advancements in diagnostic imaging and antibiotic therapies, complications such as biliary fistula formation can arise, posing challenges in management. CASE PRESENTATION: This case study presents a 23-year-old male patient with PLA complicated by a biliary fistula. Diagnostic imaging via CT scan and MRI confirmed a liver abscess and biliary dilation. The patient underwent a second drainage for ascitic fluid following the initial percutaneous liver catheter drainage. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The patient responded positively to the treatment, with reduced abscess size and fistula resolution. While endoscopic interventions offer promising results, their limited availability necessitates alternative treatment strategies, such as percutaneous drainage and appropriate antibiotics.

conclusionThis case emphasises the importance of individualized management approaches for PLA complicated by biliary fistulas. Despite the challenges, successful outcomes can be achieved through careful management and appropriate treatment strategies.

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Biliary fistulaCase reportComplicationLiver abscessPyogenic

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PMCPMC10943647
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