Liver abscess ruptures most commonly in:: (A) Pleural cavity, (B) Peritoneal cavity, (C) Pericardial cavity, (D) Bronchus
Answer is B. Complications of liver abscess- MC rupture into Peritoneal cavity Rupture into Pleural cavity Rupture into Pericardial cavity Management - Rx in peritoneal cavity - Exploratory laparotomy + Peritoneal lavage + Drain inseion In pleural cavity - ICD inseion In pericardial cavity - Needle Pericardiocentesis followed by Pericardiotomy