Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	7124
Country	Taiwan

Received	2013-11-05 11:35
Peer-Review Started	2013-11-05 18:39
To Make the First Decision	2013-11-21 20:45
Return for Revision	2013-12-02 17:32
Revised	2013-12-24 00:25
Second Decision	2014-01-20 17:18
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-01-20 18:20
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Successful treatment of liver abscess secondary to foreign body penetration of the alimentary tract: A case report and literature review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Lee-Won Chong, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Chin-Chu Wu and Cheuk-Kay Sun
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Corresponding Author	Cheuk-Kay Sun, MD, Division of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, No. 95, Wen Chang Road, Shih Lin District, Taipei 111, Taiwan. M000651@ms.skh.org.tw
Key Words	Hepatic abscess; Foreign body; Endoscopy; Laparotomy; Drainage
Core Tip	Hepatic abscess caused by foreign body penetration of the alimentary tract is rare and most cases are treated surgically. We demonstrate the successful conservative treatment of a patient by combining endoscopic removal of the foreign body and broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage. A review of the literature highlighted the importance of ruling out the possibility of foreign body penetration of the alimentary tract in patients with liver abscesses and no identifiable underlying condition, particularly those refractory to conventional treatment. Appropriate diagnostic strategies, including imaging studies and surgical exploration, may be indicated for early diagnosis and timely treatment of this potentially lethal condition.
Publish Date	2014-04-04 15:11
Citation	Chong LW, Sun CK, Wu CC, Sun CK. Successful treatment of liver abscess secondary to foreign body penetration of the alimentary tract: A case report and literature review. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(13): 3703-3711
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i13/3703.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i13.3703

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