The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Nov 1983
Case ReportsLiver abscess as a complication of regional enteritis: interventional considerations.
Although intra-abdominal abscesses are relatively frequent in the setting of regional enteritis, liver abscesses are rare. Pylephlebitis, steroid administration, and biliary fistulization have been suggested as inciting factors. ⋯ The percutaneous drainage proved inadequate therapy due to significant disease outside the liver involving the bowel. A review of all cases reported to date in the literature suggests that although percutaneous drainage might prove to be a satisfactory temporizing measure, all patients will require surgical exploration for definitive therapy.