Complication of Amebic Liver Abscess: Biliary Fistula.
10.7180/kmj.2015.30.2.175
- Author:
Han Wook CHUNG
1
;
Song Ee PARK
;
Hyun Jeong PARK
;
Jae Cheol KWON
;
Hyung Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sswins@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Biliary fistula;
Complication;
Liver abscess;
Amebic
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Bile;
Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic;
Biliary Fistula*;
Drainage;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Liver;
Liver Abscess;
Liver Abscess, Amebic*;
Middle Aged;
Mortality;
Rupture
- From:Kosin Medical Journal
2015;30(2):175-180
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In amebic liver abscess, communication between liver abscess and intrahepatic bile ducts is an uncommon cause of bile leak. This condition can be treated surgically or endoscopically. However, these treatment modalities are related with high morbidity and mortality. A 49-year-old man was diagnosed with amebic liver abscess. Percutaneous drainage was performed due to poor medical response and for the purpose of preventing abscess rupture. Liver abscess-biliary communication was found at follow-up imaging study. He was treated successfully with medical therapy and supportive care without further interventions.
