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Characteristics and Treatment Outcome of Liver Abscesses: An Observational Study

70 participantsStarted 2025-03-15

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * Liver abscess that occurs secondary to hydatid cyst. * Liver abscess associated with underlying malignancy. * Patient with incomplete medical records.

What they're measuring

1. To assess the frequency, clinical picture, microbiological and radiological characteristics of liver abscesses.

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06852235

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-01-01

Contact for this trial

Marco Magdy, Bachelor

01270777143 marcomagdy1997@gmail.com

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