Liver Disease

Demonstrate an understanding of the different etiologies of hepatic abscesses
Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation of a patient with a hepatic abscess
Describe the treatment options for hepatic abscesses including indications for IR and surgery
Describe the surgical technique for hepatic abscesses including open and minimally invasive techniques
Understand the difference in treatment of hydatid abscesses and describe management techniques

Topic Summary
Overview Article:
- Mavilla, Marianna G.; Molina, Marco., Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology. 2016.
  The Evolving Nature of Hepatic Abscess: A Review
Additional Resources:
- Additional helpful review: Lardière-Deguelte, S.; Rago. E.; et al., Journal of Visceral Surgery. 2015. Hepatic abscess: Diagnosis and management
- Surgical vs. percutaneous drainage: Ferraioli, G.; Garlaschelli, A.; et al., 2008. Digestive and Liver Disease
- Aspiration vs. catheter drainage: Cai, Y; Xiong, X.; et al., Department of Bile Duct Surgery, West China Hospital. 2014. Percutaneous needle aspiration versus catheter drainage in the managment of liver abscess: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Laparoscopic approach: Tan, L.; Zhou, H.; et al., Surg Endosc. 2013. Laparoscopic drainage of cryptogenic liver abscess
- Interesting historical paper: Gainsford, Walter D., MD; Mark, James B.D., MD., The American Journal of Surgery. 1969. Surgical Management of Hepatic Abscess

Demonstrate an understanding of the acute management of a patient presenting with a liver mass
Describe the treatment options for an acutely bleeding hepatic mass, including the roles of angioembolization and surgery