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New abscess study results reported from Y. Kadowaki et al
December 31st, 2007
2007 DEC 31 -- According to a study from Kobe, Japan, "The accidental ingestion of a foreign body into the gastrointestinal tract is not uncommon; however, the development of a hepatic abscess secondary to foreign body perforation is extremely rare. We report the case of a ruptured hepatic abscess caused by fish bone penetration of the duodenal bulb, resulting in generalized peritonitis." "A 73-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with generalized abdominal pain and high fever. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed ascites and a heterogeneously enhanced mass with a less-dense center and a linear dense object. We diagnosed a ruptured hepatic abscess caused by a calcified foreign body, which was managed by peritoneal lavage, drainage of the hepatic abscess, and removal of the fish bone, followed by simple closure of the hepatoduodenal fistula," wrote Y. Kadowaki and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "The patient's postoperative course was complicated by systemic inflammatory response syndrome, but he recovered eventually." Kadowaki and colleagues published the results of their research in Surgery Today (Ruptured hepatic abscess caused by fish bone penetration of the duodenal wall: Report of a case. Surgery Today, 2007;37(11):1018-1021). For additional information, contact Y. Kadowaki, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Dept. of Surgery, 1-3-1 Wakinohamakaigan-dori, Kobe, Hyogo 6510073, Japan. The publisher of the journal Surgery Today can be contacted at: Springer, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA. Keywords: Japan, Kobe, Abdominal Pain, Abscess, Bone, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Peritonitis, Surgery. This article was prepared by Pain & Central Nervous System Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Pain & Central Nervous System Week via NewsRx.com.
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