[Partial hepatectomy after post-traumatic liver abscess].
Post-traumatic pyogenic liver abscess is a rare disease. We present the case of a 38-year-old man with multilocular liver abscess and pleural empyema following blunt abdominal trauma. The patient had a prodrome lasting 3 months before presenting in our department. The therapy included partial hepatectomy and pleural drainage. Clinical signs, diagnosis and possible therapy are discussed in this case report.
Schmidt
S C
SC
Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Medizinische Fakultät der Humboldt Universität zu Berlin.
Knoop
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M
Keck
H
H
D000328:Adult; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries*; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*
Leberteilresektion nach posttraumatischem Leberabscess.