title: [Ultrasonics in the diagnosis of liver abscess].
abstract: Echography is a quick and simple method for the diagnosis and monitoring of liver abscesses. It provides accurate information on the nature of the lesion and permits echo-guided percutaneous aspiration of the abscess, a manoeuvre presenting almost no risk of complications. The latter technique has proved a valid alternative to surgery since it permits the introduction of the drug employed into the abscess cavity and the consequent healing of bacterial and amoebic lesions in a very few days. Some personal results are presented.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi di Pavia, Istituto di Clinica delle Malattie Infettive, IRCCS, Policlinico S. Matteo.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Garavelli
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dughetti
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: L'ecotomografia nella diagnosi degli ascessi epatici.