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Best hospitals and doctors for liver abscess treatment abroad

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Cost for treatment

Liver Abscess Diagnostics
2753
Liver abscess treatment with anatomical liver resection
10331.42
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the second largest and one of the most advanced healthcare and research facilities in Israel. It began its work in 1961, but it is still popular among the local population and attracts thousands of international patients. The multidisciplinary medical center covers an area of ​​150,000 m&s
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Albertinen Hospital Hamburgwas founded in 1907 and nowadays it is one of the largest and the most advanced medical centers in Germany. The medical facility has the status of the Academic Hospital of the University of Hamburg, thanks to which it offers the most advanced diagnostic and treatment methods, which allow the doctor
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The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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ISAR Hospital Munich
ISAR Hospital Munich
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The ISAR Hospital Munich first opened its doors to patients in March 2008 and took a leading position among the top medical facilities in the city of Munich in a short time. The hospital embodies a progressive concept of international medical care: diagnostics and treatment are carried out using the latest medical advances, whil
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has a reputation of a modern multidisciplinary medical center with excellent quality of services. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, thanks t
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The University Hospital Leipzig enjoys high prestige in the European medical arena and is considered one of the best medical complexes in Germany. The hospital operates on the basis of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Leipzig, so it not only provides effective treatment in almost all areas of modern medicine but also
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About the disease

A liver abscess is a mass of pus in the liver, usually as a result of a bacterial infection. Pus is a collection of dead cells and white blood cells, and forms in the body when the immune system fights an infection. In rare cases, pus forms in a pocket in the liver. As a result, inflammation of the liver and the surrounding tissue can occur. The area usually becomes swollen and very painful to touch. If not treated soon, this condition can be fatal.

According to Healthline, liver abscesses are usually caused by biliary disease, which accounts for approximately 50% of all liver abscess cases. Biliary disease develops when the bile duct becomes infected and, as a result, inflamed. In some cases, an inflamed or ruptured appendix can lead to the formation of pus in the liver. This is why it is important to resect the appendix before it ruptures and infects the surrounding organs. In other cases, a liver abscess can be caused by cancer, usually of the pancreas or colon. Rarely, a liver abscess may develop after trauma or injury to the liver. Also, an infection of the blood can sometimes lead to the formation of pus in the liver.

People over the age of 65 are more at risk of developing a liver abscess. Also, individuals with a compromised immune system (who are therefore prone to various bacterial infections) can also develop a liver abscess. This condition is just as common in men as it is in women.  

Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Dark stool
  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will palpate the patient’s abdominal area to identify the source of the pain.
  • The doctor will inquire whether the patient has had a fever lately, or any of the symptoms listed above.
  • A blood test is useful for checking the white blood cell count for signs of inflammation or bacterial infection.
  • Imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or CT scan, help doctors to identify the exact location of the abscess and determine its size.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, including the use of antibiotics, can be effective in fighting the infection and killing the bacteria that caused it. Antibiotics can be taken either intravenously or orally.
  • The doctor will then decide if the patient needs surgery.
  • Abscess drainage may be necessary, to drain the pocket of pus in the liver.
  • Anatomical liver resection may be necessary in severe cases if part of the liver has been damaged to the point that it needs to be removed. 

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed