Montero BN, Brizuela CS

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 303-308
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ABSTRACT

Splenic abscess is a rare entity, with a reported frequency of 0, 14 y 0, 7%. Its reported mortality rate is still high, up to 47%, and can potentially reach 100% among patients who do not receive antibiotic treatment. Appropriate management can decrease the mortality to less than 10%. The timely and widespread use of imaging methods (eg, computed tomography [CT] scanning, ultrasonography) facilitates early diagnosis and guides treatment, thus improving the prognosis.

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