Hepatic abscess in neonates
T. J. Moss and T. J. Pysher
Hepatic abscess in the neonatal period is a rare but serious disorder. To
our knowledge, only 24 cases have been reported in the literature; this
study presents 13 additional cases. The most common associated factors are
sepsis, vessel cannulation, and abdominal surgery. The etiologic agent is
variable. The abscess is usually multiple in the liver and involves other
organs as well. In such instances, only supportive and vigorous antibiotic
therapy can be offered. However, solitary liver abscess does occur, and
this is theoretically amenable to surgical drainage. Thus, its recognition
is of great importance.
