Abstract |
The standard form of treatment for an abscess in the abdominal cavity is surgical drainage. We present a prospective study of 626 patients under the age of ten who underwent appendectomy. The antibiotic prophylaxis consists of cefoxitin and ampicillin. Postoperative intra-abdominal abscess were found in 1.4% of the patients who were then treated with antibiotics ( metronidazole plus amicacin). Following this course of treatment, of the nine abscess, 4 required no surgical drainage, and progressed favourably as shown by the clinical controls and ultrasonography (US). In 3 patients, percutaneous drainage was performed and controlled by US. This paper shows that antibiotic therapy is a useful alternative in the treatment of postappendectomy intraabdominal abscess.
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Authors | C Gutiérrez San-Román, A Marco Macian, J Vila Carbo, C García-Sala Viguer |
Journal | Anales espanoles de pediatria
(An Esp Pediatr)
Vol. 34
Issue 4
Pg. 273-5
(Apr 1991)
ISSN: 0302-4342 [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Tratamiento conservador de los abscesos postapendicectomía. |
PMID | 2069275
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Abdomen
- Abscess
(diagnosis, drug therapy, microbiology, surgery)
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Appendectomy
(adverse effects)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Drainage
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Postoperative Complications
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Surgical Wound Infection
(diagnosis, microbiology, surgery)
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