Splenic Abscess Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review of Clinical Presentation and Management Methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05396-9
Abstract: Splenic abscess is a rare complication following sleeve gastrectomy. We performed a systematic review to clarify its clinical significance, presentation, and management. PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library were searched up to… read more here.
Keywords: following sleeve; abscess; presentation; systematic review ... See more keywords
Splenic abscess complicated by pleural empyema: A rare case report from rural Nepal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.145
Abstract: Highlights • Splenic abscess is one of the rarer findings which is commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals.• Splenic abscess may present with features of pleural effusion along with empyema if gets infected.• Pleural empyema needs… read more here.
Keywords: splenic abscess; abscess complicated; pleural empyema; case ... See more keywords
Sarcopenia is a useful risk stratification tool to prognosticate splenic abscess patients in the emergency department.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.08.039
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Splenic abscess is a life-threatening surgical emergency which requires early diagnosis and intervention to maximize patient outcomes. This can be achieved through accurate risk stratification in the emergency department (ED). Sarcopenia refers to an… read more here.
Keywords: sarcopenia; risk stratification; emergency; splenic abscess ... See more keywords
Clostridium perfringens splenic abscess treated with percutaneous drainage and antibiotic therapy: a case report.
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2021.1940606
Abstract: Introduction: Splenic abscesses are a rare medical entity with high mortality, with Clostridium perfringens being an exceptional pathogen. We present the first case describing an abscess of the spleen in a patient undergoing treatment with… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; percutaneous drainage; case; splenic abscess ... See more keywords
Splenic abscess as a rare presentation of blastomycosis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-234062
Abstract: An 18-year-old man with no significant medical history was admitted to an academic medical centre in the state of Iowa, USA, with a 1-day history of left upper quadrant abdominal pain and fever. Seven months… read more here.
Keywords: splenic abscess; presentation blastomycosis; abscess rare; rare presentation ... See more keywords
Comparison of the Mortality in Emergency Department Sepsis Score, Modified Early Warning Score, Rapid Emergency Medicine Score and Rapid Acute Physiology Score for predicting the outcomes of adult splenic abscess patients in the emergency department
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187495
Abstract: Background Splenic abscess is rare but has mortality rates as high as 14% even with recent improvements in management. Early and appropriate intervention may improve patient outcomes, yet at present there is no identified method… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; mortality; emergency; physiology ... See more keywords
Ruptured splenic abscess and splenic vein thrombosis secondary to melioidosis: A case report
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DOI: 10.4103/2221-6189.281326
Abstract: Rationale: Burkholderia pseudomallei is a Gram-negative bacterium and the causative pathogen of melioidosis, which manifests with a broad spectrum of clinical syndromes. Melioidosis is associated with high mortality and is endemic across tropical areas, especially… read more here.
Keywords: melioidosis; splenic vein; abscess splenic; splenic abscess ... See more keywords