Most common site of subphrenic abscess is: (A) Right anterior intraperitoneal space, (B) Right posterior intraperitoneal space, (C) Left anterior intraperitoneal space, (D) Left posterior intraperitoneal space
Answer is B. Right posterior intra-peritoneal space(Right subhepatic space/Rutherford Morison's kidney pouch) is bounded in front by the liver & gallbladder,above by the liver,behind by the right kidney & diaphragm,below by the transverse colon & hepatic flexure,to the left by foramen of Winslow & duodenum.It is the largest and deepest space of all.It is the most common site of subphrenic abscess.Causes include appendicitis,cholecystitis,post operative,perforated duodenal ulcer,intestinal obstruction. Reference:SRB' s manual of surgery,5th edition,page no:575.