Laparoscopic Drainage for Liver Abscess
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopy to drain large liver abscesses. It may be an option if standard needle drainage hasn't worked or isn't possible.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a liver abscess confirmed by an imaging test (ultrasound, CT, or MRI).
- The abscess is at least 5 centimeters in size and needs to be drained.
- A previous attempt to drain it through the skin (percutaneous drainage) either didn't work, couldn't be done, or the abscess has come back after drainage.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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