2017
DOI: 10.21276/aimdr.2017.3.5.sg9
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Is Percutaneous Aspiration Better Than Catheter Drainage In Liver Abscess? A Randomized Control Trial

Abstract: Background: To compare the efficacy of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) and percutaneous needle aspiration (PNA) in the management of liver abscess > 6 cm in diameter. Methods: Fifty patients were included in this comparative study. Computer generated randomization was done by double blind trial and the patients were divided into two groups, 25 patients in each PCD and PNA group respectively. Comparison of effectiveness was done between the two groups in terms of duration of hospital stay, time to achieve … Show more

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