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Falciform ligament abscess: a report of two cases

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Falciform ligament abscess (FLA) is very rare. The rarity and obscure location often cause delay in diagnosis and inadequate treatment. We are here describing two cases of FLA in infants; presentation, hospital course, and outcome of both the children were different. Early consideration of falciform ligament pathology is crucial for timely diagnosis and proper treatment.

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  1. Department of pediatric surgery, PGIMER, Block 3A, Room No. 3103, Advance Pediatric Centre, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India

    Shailesh Solanki, Prema Menon & Manasa Reddy

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Solanki, S., Menon, P. & Reddy, M. Falciform ligament abscess: a report of two cases. Indian J Surg 82, 720–722 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-020-02090-5

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