Surgical treatment of extraintestinal amoebiasis with development of right lobe liver abscess: case study

Belyuk Konstantin Sergeevich; Fathimath Eeman Hamid; Fathimath Afa Ahmed

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20243249

Authors

Belyuk Konstantin Sergeevich Department of Surgical Diseases, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
Fathimath Eeman Hamid Department of Surgical Diseases, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
Fathimath Afa Ahmed Department of Surgical Diseases, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20243249

Keywords:

Amoebiasis, Amoebic liver abscess, Percutaneous liver abscess drainage

Abstract

The treatment of extraintestinal amoebiasis is a major surgical concern given the low prevalence in the Republic of Belarus and consequently difficult diagnosis. In this article, we present our own experience with the surgical treatment of a patient with an amoebic liver abscess. The patient underwent laparoscopy guided drainage of the abscess of the right lobe of the liver according to the technique developed in the clinic. A puncture-drainage system consisting of a Foley catheter and a guide stylet was used. The patient was discharged in satisfactory condition for outpatient treatment and observation by a surgeon, a general practitioner, and an infectious disease specialist. There were no repeated visits or admissions. The presented case emphasizes the importance of combined treatment of amoebic liver abscesses using percutaneous drainage and conservative therapy with amoebicidal drugs such as metronidazole.

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