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Pyogenic Hepatic Abscess Secondary to Endolumenal Perforation of an Ingested Foreign Body
verfasst von:
Wesley A. Glick, Kerri A. Simo, Ryan Z. Swan, David Sindram, David A. Iannitti, John B. Martinie
Erschienen in:
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Ausgabe 4/2012
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Abstract
Introduction
Pyogenic hepatic abscess induced by foreign body perforation of the gastrointestinal tract is an increasing phenomenon. Pyogenic liver abscess in itself is a challenge to treat without the complication of a foreign body.
Methods
A case of a patient who developed a pyogenic hepatic abscess after unknown ingestion of a toothpick that subsequently perforated the duodenum is presented, and a literature review of pyogenic hepatic abscesses secondary to ingestion of foreign bodies and their causes, diagnosis, and treatment was performed.
Discussion
Even with a thorough workup, often the diagnosis of a pyogenic hepatic abscess secondary to an endolumenal foreign body perforation is not obtained until the time of operation.