A rare complication of pyogenic hepatic abscess after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy-case report and literature review emphasizing the role of imaging.

A pyogenic hepatic abscess is an uncommon complication after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) that can develop secondary to an infected hematoma or a staple line leak due to bacterial seeding. Appropriate screening for and management of a pyogenic hepatic abscess are essential in patients with clinical suspicion for complications after LSG. Early diagnosis is essential as pyogenic hepatic abscess can be fatal if not treated early.

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Morbidity of the dreaded thrombotic complications of atherosclerosis such as cerebrovascular accident and myocardial infarction may be severe. Early detection of fulminant disease is therefore important for risk stratification and selecting a treatment strategy.