Percutaneous management of multiple bilateral liver abscesses complicating Crohn disease

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2001 Apr;11(2):131-3.

Abstract

Liver abscess is a rare complication of Crohn disease. A case of multiple, bilateral, pyogenic liver abscesses appearing as a recurrent manifestation of Crohn disease in a 34-year-old man is reported. Conservative management with antibiotics, double-catheter drainage, and multiple aspirations was successful. The liver abscesses disappeared with no recurrence during a 5-year follow-up period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Drainage* / methods
  • Female
  • Fusobacterium Infections / complications*
  • Fusobacterium Infections / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Liver Abscess / complications*
  • Liver Abscess / therapy*
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed