Abstract

Liver abscess is a serious medical condition that requires effective drainage for optimal management. Percutaneous aspiration and pigtail catheter drainage are two commonly employed techniques for liver abscess drainage. However, there is a need for a comprehensive descriptive study to understand the characteristics and outcomes associated with these two approaches. Material and Methodology: Study Design: This descriptive study aimed to provide a detailed analysis of percutaneous aspiration and pigtail catheter drainage for liver abscess. Study Population: The study population consisted of patients diagnosed with liver abscess who underwent either percutaneous aspiration or pigtail catheter drainage. Data Collection: Patient data, including demographic information (age, gender), clinical characteristics (abscess size, location, etiology), procedural details (technique-specific information, additional interventions), and outcomes (clinical success rates, complications, recurrence rates, hospital length of stay, mortality), were collected. Data Analysis: Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, proportions, means, and medians, were used to summarize the collected data. The demographic characteristics of the patients were presented using appropriate summary measures. Clinical characteristics were described in terms of abscess size, location, and etiology. Procedural details were documented to provide a comprehensive understanding of the techniques used. The outcomes of interest were analyzed descriptively to present the rates and measures associated with each technique. Results: A total of 70 per group patients with liver abscess were included in this descriptive study, with 70 patients undergoing percutaneous aspiration and 70 patients undergoing pigtail catheter drainage. The demographic characteristics of the patients were as follows: the age distribution across both groups was similar, with a range of 18-90 years. The majority of patients were in the age range of 51-60 years (25.7% in the percutaneous aspiration group and 20.0% in the pigtail catheter drainage group). The gender distribution was balanced, with males accounting for 51.4% in the percutaneous aspiration group and 45.7% in the pigtail catheter drainage group.

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