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Intra-Abdominal Abscess

 Syn. IAA

Signs & Symptoms

 Recent abdominal surgery
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Trauma
Note: requiring laparotomy
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Intraabdominal infections
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Diabetes
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Physical Examination

 Mild tachycardia
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Focal abdominal tenderness
Note: due to appendicitis, due to diverticulitis
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Tachypnea
Note: due to sepsis
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Lab / Serology

 Persistent bandemia
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Persistent leukocytosis
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Persistent leukopenia
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Imagin Study

 Visualization of IAA on CT
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Pararectal abscess
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Complication

 Sepsis
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Septic shock
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Reduced urine output
Note: due to sepsis
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Risk Factors

 Elder
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Male
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Malignancy
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Cause

 Intra-abdominal infections
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