Liver abscess: a clinical analysis and outcome

Background: Liver abscess are infective collections in the liver and are classified into amoebic or pyogenic liver abscess. It can lead to a fatal outcome if not detected early and treated urgently with antibiotics and evacuation of the abscess.
Materials and Methods: A series of 45 patients of liver abscess were evaluated. Patients expiring within six hours of admission were not included in the study.
Results: Age of the patients ranged from 18 to 69 years. The incidence of abscess was highest in the age group of 30-50 years. Percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage was done in 43 patients with promising results.
Conclusion: Prognosis became poor with delayed diagnosis and treatment. Percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage with antibiotics is the standard of care.