SURGICAL TREATMENT OF EXTRAINTESTINAL AMOEBIASIS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RIGHT LOBE LIVER ABSCESS

Abstract

Background. Due to the polymorphism, low prevalence in RB and in turn the difficulty of diagnosis, the treatment of extraintestinal amoebiasis is an important issue of surgery. Objective. To demonstrate the results of surgical treatment of a patient with amebic liver abscess. Material and methods. The article presents its own clinical observation of the surgical treatment of amebic liver abscess. The patient underwent drainage of the right liver lobe abscess under the laparoscopic control according to the method developed in the clinic. Results. The patient was discharged in satisfactory condition for further out-patient follow-up by the surgeon and infectious disease doctor at the place of residence. There were no repeated appeals and admissions. Conclusions. Clinical observation indicates the need for combined treatment of amoebic liver abscesses using external drainage in combination with conservative therapy, including the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and metronidazole.