00:01 Let’s move on to a discussion of pyogenic abscesses. 00:04 Unlike amebic abscesses, these are secondary to another infection. 00:09 Whether it’s bacteremia or an abscess located somewhere else, it has gained access to the systemic circulation with subsequent seeding of the liver. 00:18 Once again, physical findings for both abscesses are usually associated with right upper quadrant abdominal pain. 00:26 Because there’s an ongoing infection, the patient may also report fevers and chills. 00:31 In very severe cases, patients may present with septic shock, low blood pressure, and organ damage. 00:38 Routine chemistries may be normal. You may find an increased WBC or leukocytosis. 00:45 There are variable changes in the liver function test. 00:49 Here’s a CT scan demonstrating a liver abscess in the left lower of the lobe. 00:55 Take a look at the black arrow. 00:59 For amebic abscesses, the treatment is usually metronidazole or commonly known as Flagyl. 01:08 For pyogenic, this usually requires drainage and antibiotics. I remember because pyogenic abscesses may be related to a secondary infection elsewhere. Of course, treatment of the secondary infection is also very important.
The lecture Pyogenic Liver Abscess by Kevin Pei, MD is from the course General Surgery.
What are the common methods of treatment for pyogenic liver abscesses?
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