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World J Meta-Anal. Sep 18, 2024; 12(3): 94519
Published online Sep 18, 2024. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v12.i3.94519
Vascular complications of liver abscess: A literature review
Rahul Arya, Ramesh Kumar, Rajeev N Priyadarshi, Ruchika Narayan, Utpal Anand
Rahul Arya, Ramesh Kumar, Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna 801507, Bihar, India
Rajeev N Priyadarshi, Ruchika Narayan, Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna 801507, Bihar, India
Utpal Anand, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna 801507, India
Author contributions: Arya R, Kumar R, and Priyadarshi RN contributed to the concept and design of the manuscript, data collection, and wrote manuscript; Narayan R and Anand U contributed to the data collection, critical input, and manuscript writing; All authors have made a significant contribution and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflict-of-interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Ramesh Kumar, MBBS, MD, Additional Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Phulwari Sharif, Patna 801507, Bihar, India. docrameshkr@gmail.com
Received: March 19, 2024
Revised: August 23, 2024
Accepted: August 30, 2024
Published online: September 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Liver abscess is a focal infection of hepatic parenchyma caused by various bacteria and the protozoa Entamoeba histolytica. It poses a considerable risk of vascular complications, including venous thrombosis, arterial pseudoaneurysms, thromboembolism, and biliary communication, as these complications can cause ischemia and hemorrhages, presenting significant challenges to clinicians. This review summarizes the existing literature on these lesser-known complications, providing insights into their magnitude, mechanistic pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management strategies.