J Korean Radiol Soc.  1995 Mar;32(3):479-481. 10.3348/jkrs.1995.32.3.479.

Case Report of Treatment of IVlultiloculated Liver Abscess: Administration of Urokinase Through Drainage Catheter

Abstract

Percutaneous drainage of liver abscess is an effective treatment, but the success rate is low for liver abscess that has septa and is multilocular. We experienced one case of successful treatment of multilocular liver abscess using administration of Urokinase into an abscess cavity during the course of percutaneous drainage.


MeSH Terms

Abscess
Catheters*
Drainage*
Liver Abscess*
Liver*
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator*
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator
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