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Evaluation of factors associated with complications in amoebic liver abscess in a predominantly toddy-drinking population: A retrospective study of 198 cases.

Ashish Kumar JhaPraveen JhaMadhur ChaudharyShubham PurkayasthaSanjeev K JhaRavish RanjanRajeev N PriyadarshiRamesh Kumar
Published in: JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2019)
Older age, leukocytosis, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, chronic alcoholism, and smoking are independent factors significantly associated with complications in patients with ALA. Hypoalbuminemia, larger volume of abscess, and male gender are independent variables associated with the requirement of interventional therapy.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • rare case
  • smoking cessation
  • middle aged
  • alcohol consumption
  • atrial fibrillation
  • drug induced
  • acute heart failure