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Jing-Huan Li1, Rong-Rong Yao1, Hu-Jia Shen1, Lan Zhang1, Xiao-Ying Xie1, Rong-Xin Chen1, Yan-Hong Wang1, Zheng-Gang Ren1.
Abstract
We report an unusual case of Clostridium perfringens liver abscess formation after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for large hepatocellular carcinoma. Severe deterioration in liver and renal function accompanied with hemocytolysis was found on the 2(nd) day after TACE. Blood culture found Clostridium perfringens and abdominal computed tomography revealed a gas-containing abscess in the liver. Following antibiotics administration and support care, the infection was controlled and the liver and renal function turned normal. The 2(nd) TACE procedure was performed 1.5 mo later and no recurrent Clostridium perfringens infection was found.Entities:
Keywords: Clostridium perfringens; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Liver abscess; Major complication; Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25892893 PMCID: PMC4394104 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4397
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1007-9327 Impact factor: 5.742