Open AccessEmpyema caused by transdiaphragmatic extension of pyogenic liver abscess
Author(s) -
Kim Doh Hyung
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1950
Subject(s) - medicine , pyogenic liver abscess , empyema , abscess , liver abscess , surgery , complication , hepatic abscess
Key Clinical Message Empyema caused by transdiaphragmatic extension of pyogenic liver abscess is a very rare complication of liver abscess. Empyema patients with unclear respiratory symptoms should be evaluated for the presence of underlying liver abscess. Effective drainage with appropriate antibiotic use is an essential part of successful treatment.