Pyogenic liver abscess

Alternative names:

abscess - pyogenic liver; bacterial liver abscess; liver abscess

Treatment:

The treatment consists of surgical or percutaneous (through the skin, with a needle) drainage of the abscess. This is accompanied by antibiotic therapy.

Expectations (prognosis):

The death rate is 20 to 40% in treated patients, and it is higher in those with multiple abscesses.

Complications:

Life-threatening sepsis can develop.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.

Also call if severe abdominal pain, confusion or decreased consciousness, persistent high fever, or other new symptoms develop during or after treatment.