Updates on the Causes, Diagnosis, and Management of Peritoneal Abscesses: A Systematic Review

Intra-abdominal complications such as peritoneal abscesses pose significant medical challenges. Over recent years, there has been a heightened focus on refining treatments for these conditions, such as optimal surgical techniques, drug therapies, and intervention methods. This paper aims to present...

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Published in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 11; p. e48601
Main Authors:	Hussain, Malik A, Al Laham, Riyad Y, Alanazi, Hadeel T, Alanazi, Taif A, Alshammari, Reef A, Alrawaili, Basmah D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Cureus Inc 10-11-2023 Cureus
Subjects:	Abdomen Abscesses Age Clinical trials Fistula Gastroenterology General Surgery Intestinal obstruction Laparoscopy Medical diagnosis Research methodology Search strategies Sepsis Sociodemographics Systematic review Ultrasonic imaging Turkey United States > US Qatar China Japan Finland India peritoneal abscess diagnosis management abscess causes
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Summary:	Intra-abdominal complications such as peritoneal abscesses pose significant medical challenges. Over recent years, there has been a heightened focus on refining treatments for these conditions, such as optimal surgical techniques, drug therapies, and intervention methods. This paper aims to present a comprehensive overview of 10 research studies spanning various countries to highlight recent advancements and findings in the treatment and management of peritoneal abscesses. The paper reviewed 10 trials involving a total of 942 participants, covering diverse methodologies including randomized controlled trials, retrospective analyses, and phase 3 clinical trials. The research spanned countries such as the USA, Finland, Japan, Turkey, India, and China. Key findings included the notable benefits of laparoscopic interventions in appendiceal abscess treatments, which led to quicker recoveries and reduced readmissions compared to conservative approaches. Additionally, certain drug combinations, such as tazobactam/ceftolozane with metronidazole, showcased high clinical efficacy, particularly against resistant bacterial strains. Challenges persist in the early detection of intra-abdominal infections, emphasizing the pivotal role of antimicrobial treatments. Unique therapeutic approaches, like the use of strong acid-electrolyzed water (SAEW) in pediatric appendicitis cases, have proven effective in reducing surgical site infections. Intrabdominal complications such as peritoneal abscesses pose a real challenge. Early detection plays a critical role, which relies on using imaging techniques such as CT scans. Poorly managed mild intra-abdominal diseases can lead to the development of abscesses. Therefore, the implication of highly effective antibiotic combinations such as tazobactam/ceftolozane and metronidazole/ceftriaxone from the start can effectively combat challenging bacterial infections such as Gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria. Surgical procedures remain the most effective method to treat abscesses, and they are usually used as the last resort when drainage, laparoscopy, and other methods fail.
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ISSN:	2168-8184 2168-8184
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.48601