Septic Shock in Pyogenic Liver Abscess: Clinical Considerations

Septic Shock in Pyogenic Liver Abscess: Clinical Considerations

Background : /Aims: Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a life-threatening condition, despite advances in diagnostic technology and strategies for treatment. A strong predictor of mortality in this condition is septic shock. This study describes clinical, biochemical, and radiologic features in patients...

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Main Authors: A Reum Cho, Tae Hee Lee, Min Ji Park, Sun Hee Oh, Joo Ah Lee, Joo Ho Park, Ki Hyun Ryu, Hoon Sup Koo, Kyung Ho Song, Sun Moon Kim, Kyu Chan Huh, Young Woo Choi, Young Woo Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2016-05-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Pyogenic liver abscess
Septic shock
Mortality
APACHE II
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2016.67.5.245

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