Authors: Thakkar J, Rathod G, Yagnik VD, Chaudhary PR, Modh F.
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91047
Abstract Summary
In a study of 30 liver abscess patients in India (96% amoebic), no single factor predicted need for early aspiration. However, patients with multiple risk factors—age ≥55 years, abscess ≥5cm, and bilateral involvement—showed a trend toward requiring earlier intervention (60% vs 25%). While limited by sample size, findings suggest a combined-risk model may better identify candidates for early aspiration than individual predictors alone.
Why Brain? 🧠
Study identifies combined clinical factors (age ≥55, abscess ≥5cm, bilateral involvement) that may predict need for early aspiration in liver abscesses, potentially improving treatment decisions.
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