Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	107544
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Clinical application of ultrasound-guided surgical puncture and drainage in the early treatment of pyogenic liver abscess
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Feng Qiu, Tian-Chi Yang and Wei Han
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Wei Han, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 82 Xinhua South Road, Tongzhou District, Beijing 101149, China. diovne@163.com
Key Words	Percutaneous drainage; Pyogenic liver abscess; Ultrasonic guidance; Early intervention; Clinical application
Core Tip	This study demonstrates that early ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage (PCD) is safe and effective for pyogenic liver abscess (PLA), even in non-liquefied abscesses. Analyzing 143 PLA patients, we found that non-liquefied cases treated with early PCD had shorter hospital stays (3.9 vs 5.1 days), faster fever resolution (2.4 vs 4.9 days), and quicker abscess shrinkage compared to liquefied abscesses, with no increase in complications. These results challenge the traditional requirement for abscess liquefaction prior to intervention, advocating for early PCD to accelerate recovery and reduce healthcare burdens. This approach redefines clinical strategies for PLA management.
Citation	Qiu F, Yang TC, Han W. Clinical application of ultrasound-guided surgical puncture and drainage in the early treatment of pyogenic liver abscess. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-28 09:02
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-28 09:02
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Return for Revision	2025-04-08 12:35
Revised	2025-04-15 16:27
Second Decision	2025-05-21 02:42
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-21 05:47
Articles in Press	2025-05-21 05:47
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-22 02:09
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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