Study of percutaneous treatment for liver abscesses

Abstract

We examined percutaneous treatment for liver abscesses. Abscesses with a diameter of up to 50 mm can generally be treated conservatively or with fine-needle aspiration. When the abscess diameter is >50 mm, continuous drainage can be performed. In addition, for amebic liver abscesses, it is desirable to perform systemic administration of metronidazole immediately after the diagnosis has been made.