Characteristics and Treatment Outcome of Liver Abscesses: An Observational Study
ConditionLiver Abscess
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
1. To assess the frequency, clinical presentation, microbiological and radiological characteristics of liver abscesses. 2. To evaluate the management plan and treatment outcome of liver abscess. 3. To study risk factors of liver abscess.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis of LA will be based on typical appearance on ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) of abdomen with clinical features consistent with the diagnosis (fever, chills, jaundice, right upper quadrant pain/epigastric discomfort).
US or CT-guided aspiration of pus from a hepatic lesion.
Complete resolution of radiological abnormalities following antimicrobial therapy.
Disqualifiers
Liver abscess that occurs secondary to hydatid cyst.
Liver abscess associated with underlying malignancy.
Patient with incomplete medical records.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov