Streptococcus milleri and Recurrent Intra-Abdominal Abscesses: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Gana, Tabitha M.
Akhtar, Sobia
Awolaran, O. T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We report a case of recurrent intra-abdominal abscesses as a postoperative complication following diverticular perforation in which Streptococcus milleri (SM) was isolated.
SM is evaluated here as a potent pyogenic organism commonly associated with intra-abdominal abscess especially in the postoperative setting.
With the commonly adopted conservative management, the challenges of recurrence and prolonged hospital stay experienced in the indexed case as well as many other previous reports are highlighted.
We also present a recommendation of the need for a more intensive approach of SM-related abscess drainage along with areas that would benefit further research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gana, Tabitha M.& Awolaran, O. T.& Akhtar, Sobia. 2016. Streptococcus milleri and Recurrent Intra-Abdominal Abscesses: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102823
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gana, Tabitha M.…[et al.]. Streptococcus milleri and Recurrent Intra-Abdominal Abscesses: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gana, Tabitha M.& Awolaran, O. T.& Akhtar, Sobia. Streptococcus milleri and Recurrent Intra-Abdominal Abscesses: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102823
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102823