: Untreated hepatic abscesses (HAs) have an 80% mortality rate and can be caused by bacteria and fungi. Previously managed with surgery, current treatments now utilize interventional radiology and antibiotics, reducing complications to 2.5%. This study evaluates contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for better drainage placement and monitoring, overcoming conventional ultrasound's limitations in detecting the HA liquefied portion.
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