Abdominal Abscess

"Abdominal Abscess" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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An abscess located in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the cavity between the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Descriptor ID	D018784
MeSH Number(s)	C01.539.830.025.020
Concept/Terms	Abdominal Abscess Abdominal Abscess Abscess, Intra-Abdominal Abscess, Intra Abdominal Abscesses, Intra-Abdominal Intra-Abdominal Abscess Intra-Abdominal Abscesses Abscess, Abdominal Abdominal Abscesses Abscesses, Abdominal

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Abdominal Abscess".

Diseases [C]
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses [C01]
Infection [C01.539]
Suppuration [C01.539.830]
Abscess [C01.539.830.025]
Abdominal Abscess [C01.539.830.025.020]

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Bar chart showing 11 publications over 8 distinct years, with a maximum of 2 publications in 2010 and 2012 and 2014

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2009	1	0	1
2010	1	1	2
2011	0	1	1
2012	1	1	2
2014	1	1	2
2016	1	0	1
2017	0	1	1
2023	1	0	1

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Greene AC, Mankarious MM, Patel A, Matzelle-Zywicki M, Kwon EG, Reyes L, Tsai AY, Santos MC, Moore MM, Kulaylat AN. Can magnetic resonance imaging replace computed tomography scans in the evaluation of pediatric post-appendectomy abscess? Surgery. 2023 09; 174(3):703-708.

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Imran JB, Madni TD, Minshall CT, Mokdad AA, Subramanian M, Clark AT, Phelan HA, Cripps MW. Predictors of a histopathologic diagnosis of complicated appendicitis. J Surg Res. 2017 06 15; 214:197-202.

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Lodwick DL, Cooper JN, Kenney B, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Thakkar RK. Lymphocyte depression as a predictor of postoperative intraabdominal abscess after appendectomy in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Jan; 52(1):93-97.

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Lavine EK, Saul T, Frasure SE, Lewiss RE. Point-of-care ultrasound in a patient with perforated appendicitis. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2014 Sep; 30(9):665-7.

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Dreznik Y, Gutman M, Weiss B, Nevler A. Mitochondrial neuro-gastrointestinal encephalomyopathy presenting with recurrent bowel perforations and intra-abdominal abscesses. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Nov; 18(11):2054-6.

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St Peter SD, Adibe OO, Iqbal CW, Fike FB, Sharp SW, Juang D, Lanning D, Murphy JP, Andrews WS, Sharp RJ, Snyder CL, Holcomb GW, Ostlie DJ. Irrigation versus suction alone during laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a prospective randomized trial. Ann Surg. 2012 Oct; 256(4):581-5.

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Mathur A, Steffensen TS, Paidas CN, Ogera P, Kayton ML. The perforated appendiceal carcinoid in children: a surgical dilemma. J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jun; 47(6):1155-8.

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Orfanidis NT, Loren DE, Santos C, Kennedy EP, Siddiqui AA, Lavu H, Yeo CJ, Kowalski TE. Extended follow-up and outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for nonmalignant disease. J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 Jan; 16(1):80-7; discussion 87-8.

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Lavu H, Kennedy EP, Mazo R, Stewart RJ, Greenleaf C, Grenda DR, Sauter PK, Leiby BE, Croker SP, Yeo CJ. Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation does not offer a benefit for patients who undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy. Surgery. 2010 Aug; 148(2):278-84.

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St Peter SD, Aguayo P, Fraser JD, Keckler SJ, Sharp SW, Leys CM, Murphy JP, Snyder CL, Sharp RJ, Andrews WS, Holcomb GW, Ostlie DJ. Initial laparoscopic appendectomy versus initial nonoperative management and interval appendectomy for perforated appendicitis with abscess: a prospective, randomized trial. J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Jan; 45(1):236-40.

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