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"Multiple Liver AbscessLiver abscess is a public health problem in few countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. As time goes, there were only few cases of amebic liver abscess found in developed countries, on the contrary more pyogenic liver abscess are found in those countries. Liver abscess could be caused by bacteria, parasite, or fungus J. The common symptoms among the liver' abscess are fever; chill, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, right upper' abdominal pain,? in a few cases have symptoms like coughing, hiccup, pain in low right chest, or' pain on the shoulder: We reported a male patient 38 years batak ethnic was admitted with major symptoms such as high lever follow by chill, right upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, fatigue and sometimes coughing. Based on clinical, laboratory data, and abdominal USG found this patient suspected suffered from pyogenic liver abscess. Treatment of this pattern consist of antibiotic (cefotaxime 29x1 IV metronidazol 3x500mg orally and aspiration of the liver' abscess). Aspiration was done 2 times with the interval l week, extracted 260cc totally yellow greenish watery fluid with no smell. On the follow up abdominal USG was repeated on January 8, 2003 found enlarge of the liver; 3 small abscesses on the right lobe liver and so recovery process and then patient left the hospital in good condition after 3 weeks hospitalized."

"Pyogenic liver abscess may have serious complications that need specific management. We reported a case of a young male patient aged 24 years old and complained of abdominal enlargement since 2 (two) weeks before. Abdominal ultrasound revealed multiple liver abscesses. Liver aspiration was performed and about 500 cc of yellowish purulent fluid was drained. During hospitalization the symptoms of fever and shortness of breath were getting worse although adequate antibiotic treatment had been given. Chest X-ray examination showed elevated right hemidiaphragm and right pleural effusion. Thoracocentesis and proof puncture showed purulent fluid. He was diagnosed with empyema as a complication of pyogenie liver abscess. Water Sealed Drainage (WSD) was performed to evacuate the fluid and he was given antibiotics. The patient's condition improved in several days."

"Patients with liver cirrhosis frequently have infection which can deteriorate further the already impaired liver function. The most common form of infection in this particular patients are spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, urinary tract infection, and respiratory infection. Causative organism mostly Gram negative micro organism and originate from the gastrointestinal tract. The weaken of immune defense mechanism and also the altered gastrointestinal tract motility can explained most of these infection. This paper will review the bacterial infection in liver cirrhosis with some guidance in the management."

"Exceptional liver disease treatment starts with Biopsy Interpretation of the Liver. This book offers information on liver biopsy. It is suitable for physicians, surgeons, and clinicians."

"he fourth edition of this authoritative text covers every aspect of liver disease affecting infants, children, and adolescents. As in the previous editions, it offers an integrative approach to the science and clinical practice of pediatric hepatology and charts the substantial progress in understanding and treating these diseases. All of the chapters are written by international experts and address the unique pathophysiology, manifestations, and management of these disorders. This edition of the landmark text features extended coverage of viral hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, fatty liver disease, and liver transplantation, including a new chapter on post-transplant care and outcomes. All of the chapters have been updated to reflect changing epidemiology and recent advances in molecular medicine and genomics. With the continued evolution of pediatric hepatology as a discipline, this text remains an essential reference for all physicians involved in the care of children with liver disease."