Drainage of Abscess (ES) in
the Region of the Liver
the Region of the Liver
Objective
To provide exit for purulent material within a confined space in
or around the liver.
Position
Supine or lateral.
Anesthesia
General.
Procedure
1. An incision posteriorly
along the twelfth rib extraperitoneally.
2. Or anteriorly, either
extraperitoneally or transperitoneally.
3. The abscess is identified
and cultures are taken.
4. The abscess is evacuated
and may be irrigated with an antibiotic solution.
5. Drains are placed.
6. The wound is closed in
layers.
Instruments
• General set
• Deep instruments set
• Biliary tract set
• Harrington retractor
(Fig. 9.26).
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