Maximal diameter of liver abscess independently predicts prolonged hospitalization and poor prognosis in patients with pyogenic liver abscess.

Chang Hun LeeHoon Gil JoEun Young ChoJae Sun SongGum Mo JungYong Keun ChoSeung Young SeoSeong Hun KimSang Wook KimSeung Ok LeeSoo Teik LeeIn Hee Kim

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2021)

A large maximal diameter of the liver abscess at admission indicated prolonged hospitalization and poor prognosis. More aggressive treatment strategies with careful monitoring are warranted in patients with large liver abscesses.

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