Ultrasound-guided needle aspiration of amoebic liver abscess. Issue 811 (May 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ramani, A.; Ramani, R.; Kumar, M. S.; Lakhkar, B. N.; Kundaje, G. N.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 69:Issue 811(1993)
• Page Start: 381
• Page End: 383
• Publication Date: 1993-05
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.69.811.381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : This prospective study was carried out on 200 patients with clinically, ultrasonographically and serologically confirmed amoebic liver abscess. The role of ultrasound-guided needle aspiration in addition to medications was evaluated compared to drug treatment alone. Both the groups were monitored clinically and sonographically for up to 6 months after diagnosis. The initial response (after 15 days) was better in the aspirated group (P < 0.05) but resolution of abscess after 6 months were similar. There was a more rapid clinical response in the aspirated group, particularly in those with larger (> 6 cm) abscesses and there were no complications. Percutaneous ultrasound-guided needle aspiration is a safe diagnostic and therapeutic approach which enhances clinical recovery, accelerates resolution, especially in large abscesses, and prevents complications.