title: Intra-abdominal abscess in the 1980s.
abstract: Prompt recognition, early localization, and adequate drainage have contributed to the decreased morbidity and mortality rates associated with intra-abdominal abscess in the last decade. The physical examination, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and radionuclide scans provide information that leads to early detection and localization of abscess in almost all patients. Percutaneous drainage should be the initial procedure unless specific indications for surgery exist.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lurie
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Plzak
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Deveney
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography