The conservative management of amoebic liver abscess complicated by thoracic extension.
We report the successful use of a conservative regimen in the management of amoebic liver abscess with thoracic spread and present two illustrative case reports.
Maharaj
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Department of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Luvuno
F M
FM
Leary
W P
WP
Pudifin
D J
DJ
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
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