Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Joseph F. Woodward for his contribution to this chapter in the previous edition. Abstract Pyomyositis, a disease historically seen in tropical climates, is characterized by primary abscess formation in the skeletal musculature.…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Christopher M. Watson for his work on the previous edition chapter. Abstract The peritoneum is the thin lining separating the intra-abdominal and extra-abdominal spaces. Inflammation of this lining is termed peritonitis .…
Abstract Anal abscess and fistula in ano are not uncommon and have a high recurrence rate. Both are easy to identify on clinical examination. Identification of the internal opening or discerning the pathway of a fistula may be challenging and…
Abstract Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are highly fatal infections that share features, including the presence of necrotic tissue and the need for surgical debridement (among other therapies). NSTIs are under the category of complicated skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs). The…
Abstract Liver abscess is comprised of two main types: pyogenic and amebic. The most common type is pyogenic, which usually results from biliary and intra-abdominal infections. On the other hand, amebic liver abscess occurs far less frequently and is a…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Christopher M. Watson for his work on the previous edition chapter. Abstract Intraabdominal abscesses (IAAs) can serve as significant causes of morbidity if not promptly diagnosed and treated. IAAs occur when a…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Austin L. Spitzer for his contribution to this chapter in the previous edition. Abstract Hydatid cyst disease or echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm larvae. Of the seven…
Abstract Diverticulitis of the colon is an extremely common disease, accounting for close to 30,000 annual hospital admissions in the United States. Asymptomatic diverticulosis is widely pervasive among older individuals of Westernized countries; however, the rate of progression to acute…
Abstract Acute ascending cholangitis is a biliary tract infection resulting from bile duct obstruction. It carries potential for significant morbidity and mortality and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Clinical presentation can range from a mild, self-limited course to a serious,…
Abstract Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency and appendectomy is the most common emergency operation, with more than 250,000 procedures reported annually in the United States. Acute appendicitis results from appendiceal endoluminal obstruction, typically caused by a fecalith.…