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Intraperitoneal abscesses are now seen most commonly as a postoperative complication and are particularly frequent following cholecystectomy and gastric operations. Escherichia coli and other gram-negative bacteria are the dominant organisms cultured, but streptococci and staphylococci still play an important role. Many cases of postoperative abscesses are secondary to anastomotic leaks [1, 2]. Intra-abdominal abscesses are often clinically insidious, presenting with mild abdominal pain, malaise, and a slight fever. Early radiologic identification and localization is of extreme importance, since morbidity and mortality increase with delay in treatment.
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Meyers, M.A. (1981). Abdominal Abscesses. In: Donner, M.W., Heuck, F.H.W. (eds) Radiology Today 1. Radiology Today, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-67672-7_24
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