Prognostic indications of the failure to treat amoebic liver abscesses.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the variables that predict the failure to treat amoebic liver abscesses.

Methods

We prospectively carried out a case-control study on a cohort of patients who had been diagnosed with amoebic liver abscesses using clinical, ultrasonic, and serologic methods. Patients with pyogenic abscesses, negative ELISA tests for amoebiasis, immunosuppression status, or previous abdominal surgery were excluded. All patients received metronidazole, and those who demonstrated 4 days of unfavorable clinical responses received percutaneous or surgical draining of the abscess. Demographic, laboratory, and ultrasonographic characteristics were assessed as prognostic indications of failure.

Results

Of 40 patients with amoebic liver abscess, 24 (mean age: 36·7±11·2

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Aguilar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4001590 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature