Intra-abdominal abscess

An intra-abdominal abscess is a localized collection of purulent material, necrotic debris, and microorganisms encapsulated within the peritoneal, retroperitoneal, or visceral compartments of the abdomen It primarily affects the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems, typically developing as a complication of hollow viscus perforation, bowel inflammation, abdominal trauma, or postoperative anastomotic disruption Pathophysiologically, the host immune response walls off the infection via fibri...

An intra-abdominal abscess is a localized collection of purulent material, necrotic debris, and microorganisms encapsulated within the peritoneal, retroperitoneal, or visceral compartments of the abdomen

It primarily affects the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems, typically developing as a complication of hollow viscus perforation, bowel inflammation, abdominal trauma, or postoperative anastomotic disruption Clinically, affected patients commonly present with persistent fever, localized or diffuse abdominal pain, leukocytosis, and, if inadequately controlled, progressive systemic toxicity leading to sepsis