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==[[Subphrenic abscess overview|Overview]]==


==[[Subphrenic abscess historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==


==Overview==
==[[Subphrenic abscess classification|Classification]]==
'''Subphrenic abscess''' is a localized infection between the [[colon]] and the [[diaphragm]] on the left side of the abdomen and the [[liver]] and the [[diaphragm]] on the right side of the abdomen.
 
They may occur following rupture of any organ in the abdomen or following any diagnostic (e.g [[laparoscopy]]) and surgical procedures in the abdomen.
 
==Differential diagnosis of underlying causes==
 
* Blunt or penetrating [[trauma]]s
* Surgical procedures
* [[Infection]]s
* [[Tumor]]s or [[ulcer]]s that lead to rupture of abdominal organs.
 
==Signs and Symptoms==
 
* [[Fever]]
* [[Chills]]
* [[Upper abdominal pain ]]
* [[Difficulty in breathing]] and [[painful breathing]].
* Shoulder pain (due to irritation of the [[diaphragm]])
 
==Diagnostic Findings==
 
[http://www.peir.net Images shown below are courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology]
 
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Image:Subphrenic abscess 1.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess. Patient is an elderly female with a 2 month history of abdominal pain with a recent hospital admission for septicemia and ARDS. Large subphrenic abscess with also subhepatic abscesses likely the result of perforated complicated [[cholecystitis]].
Image:Subphrenic abscess 2.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess.
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Image:Subphrenic abscess 3.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess.
Image:Subphrenic abscess 4.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess.
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==[[Subphrenic abscess pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
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Image:Subphrenic abscess 5.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess.
Image:Subphrenic abscess 6.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess.
Image:Subphrenic abscess 7.jpg|Perforated [[cholecystitis]] with subphrenic abscess.
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==[[Subphrenic abscess causes|Causes]]==


==Pathological Findings==
==[[Subphrenic abscess differential diagnosis|Differentiating Subphrenic Abscess from other Diseases]]==


[http://www.peir.net Images shown below are courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology]  
==[[Subphrenic abscess epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==


==[[Subphrenic abscess risk factors|Risk Factors]]==


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==[[Subphrenic abscess natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
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Image:Subphrenic abscess gross 1.jpg|Spleen: Subphrenic Abscess: Gross good example fibrinopurulent exudate on capsule
Image:Subphrenic abscess gross 2.jpg|Spleen: Subphrenic Abscess: Gross spleen capsule coated with green pus
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==Diagnosis==
[[Subphrenic abscess history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Subphrenic abscess physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Subphrenic abscess laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Subphrenic abscess chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Subphrenic abscess CT|CT]] | [[Subphrenic abscess MRI|MRI]] | [[Subphrenic abscess ultrasound|Ultrasound]] | [[Subphrenic abscess other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Subphrenic abscess other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


==Treatment==
[[Subphrenic abscess medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Subphrenic abscess surgery|Surgery]] | [[Subphrenic abscess primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Subphrenic abscess secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Subphrenic abscess cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Subphrenic abscess future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]


== Case Studies ==
[[Subphrenic abscess case study one|Case #1]]




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[[Category:Surgery]]
[[Category:Emergency medicine]]
[[Category:Emergency medicine]]
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 11 February 2013

Subphrenic abscess
Perforated cholecystitis with subphrenic abscess. Patient is an elderly female with a 2 month history of abdominal pain with a recent hospital admission for septicemia and ARDS. Large subphrenic abscess with also subhepatic abscesses likely the result of perforated complicated cholecystitis.
Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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