Abdominal Actinomycotic Abscess after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: A Case Report

Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic, suppurative, and granulomatous bacterial disease. The <i>Actinomyces</i> species exist as normal flora in the oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and the female genital tract. They are incapable of penetrating the normal mucous membranes and become patho...

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Main Authors: Ho-Goon Kim, Ho-Kyun Lee, Eunkyu Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/9/1516