Liver Surgery Flashcards

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What are the etiologies of liver abscesses?

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  • portal -> pylophlebitis, diverticulitis, pelvic infections
  • biliary -> cholecystitis, ascending cholangitis, pancreatitis
  • arterial -> septicemia
  • trauma -> necrotic tissue in blunt or penetrating injuries
  • direct extension -> empyema of the gallbladder, subphrenic or perinephric abscess
  • infected liver cyst or tumor
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