Articles with "pyogenic liver" as a keyword



Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transgastric pyogenic liver abscess drainage using a drill dilator

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Published in 2023 at "Endoscopy"

DOI: 10.1055/a-1990-0798

Abstract: Percutaneous transhepatic drainage (PTD) is the gold standard treatment for pyogenic liver abscess [1], but PTD can be challenging where a pyogenic liver abscess is located at a site that is difficult to access via… read more here.

Keywords: pyogenic liver; liver abscess; drill dilator; drainage ... See more keywords
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Pyogenic liver abscess with atypical microbiology during pregnancy. A case report

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology"

DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2017.1306032

Abstract: Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is an uncommon condition that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence of PLA is estimated to occur in 2.3 per 100,000 of the population, a... read more here.

Keywords: abscess atypical; pyogenic liver; atypical microbiology; microbiology ... See more keywords

Serum heparin binding protein as a biomarker for sepsis in pyogenic liver abscess patients.

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Published in 2025 at "Biomarkers in medicine"

DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2025.2585783

Abstract: BACKGROUND Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a severe infectious condition characterized by hepatic parenchymal pus accumulation, posing diagnostic and management challenges despite medical advances. Sepsis ensuing from PLA signifies a critical clinical scenario with notable… read more here.

Keywords: serum heparin; binding protein; pyogenic liver; heparin binding ... See more keywords

Increasing incidence of pyogenic liver abscess in Southern Sweden: a population-based study from 2011 to 2020

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Published in 2023 at "Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2023.2190813

Abstract: Abstract Background Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease, and estimates suggest a gradual increase in the incidence during the last decades. The primary aim of this study was to report… read more here.

Keywords: pyogenic liver; incidence; southern sweden; liver abscess ... See more keywords
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Pyogenic Liver Abscesses Caused by Acute Appendicitis: Frequency and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations.

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Published in 2020 at "Surgical infections"

DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.366

Abstract: Background: Pyogenic liver abscesses (PLA) are caused by biliary diseases or hematogenous spreading of mostly intra-abdominal infections. Liver abscesses resulted in hematogenous spreading of infections via the portal vein, such as abscesses caused by acute… read more here.

Keywords: acute appendicitis; pyogenic liver; appendicitis; abscesses caused ... See more keywords

Spontaneous rupture of pyogenic liver abscess with subcapsular hemorrhage mimicking ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma

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Published in 2021 at "Medicine"

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025457

Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Spontaneous rupture of PLA (pyogenic liver abscess) is an extremely rare and life-threatening event. Ruptured PLA is very difficult to distinguish from malignant HCC (hepatocellular cancer) rupture or cholangiocarcinoma rupture on CT (computed… read more here.

Keywords: liver abscess; spontaneous rupture; rupture; pla ... See more keywords

Panophthalmitis complicated with asymptomatic pyogenic liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae: A case report

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Published in 2025 at "Medicine"

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000042825

Abstract: Rationale: Panophthalmitis is a severe, vision-threatening condition that may result from endogenous spread of infection, often presenting with systemic symptoms. Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is a known cause of endogenous panophthalmitis, typically associated with underlying conditions… read more here.

Keywords: klebsiella pneumoniae; panophthalmitis; case; pyogenic liver ... See more keywords

Genetic Diversity and Pathogenic Features in Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Patients with Pyogenic Liver Abscess and Pneumonia

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Published in 2022 at "Microbiology Spectrum"

DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02646-21

Abstract: While Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of nosocomial and community-acquired infections, including pneumonia and pyogenic liver abscess, little is known about the population structure of this bacterium. We collected 232 isolates from carriers, pyogenic… read more here.

Keywords: pyogenic liver; different sources; klebsiella pneumoniae; abscess patients ... See more keywords

Incidence, Risk Factors, and Subsequent Health Outcomes of Pyogenic Liver Abscesses: A Scoping Review of Evidence From Population-Based Studies

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Published in 2025 at "Gastroenterology Research and Practice"

DOI: 10.1155/grp/3915024

Abstract: Background: Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a critical infectious disease with varying incidence across global regions. There is a growing body of large-scale, population-based studies that offer a comprehensive understanding of the disease. Objective: To… read more here.

Keywords: pyogenic liver; risk; subsequent health; risk factors ... See more keywords

Gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess due to Klebsiella pneumonia

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Published in 2022 at "Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical"

DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0635-2021

Abstract: A 57-year-old man with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (DM) was admitted to our hospital with a four-day history of fever, chills, and mild right upper quadrant pain. On physical examination, mild tenderness in the right… read more here.

Keywords: gas forming; pyogenic liver; gas; liver abscess ... See more keywords

Clinical Characteristics of 606 Patients with Community-Acquired Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Six-Year Research in Yantai

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Published in 2022 at "Infection and Drug Resistance"

DOI: 10.2147/idr.s372360

Abstract: Objective This study was designed to analyze the clinical characteristics, etiological characteristics, drug resistance, and empirical use of antibiotics for community-acquired pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) to provide a basis for rational and effective empirical treatment… read more here.

Keywords: pyogenic liver; acquired pyogenic; community; community acquired ... See more keywords