Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Gil White"
J Surg Case Rep
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Liver abscesses from amebiasis can lead to severe complications like empyemas if they rupture, necessitating effective treatment methods.
- Surgical debridement or decortication shows better results than open surgeries, yet there's no clear guideline on the best approach for treatment.
- This case report details a 39-year-old man's successful video-assisted thoracoscopy for an amebic empyema, emphasizing the importance of minimally invasive techniques, especially in areas with high rates of amebiasis.
