SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Delayed Presentation of Bacteroides Fragilis Liver Abscess Following Appendectomy

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This document appears to be a medical poster template with instructions for creating and printing a scientific poster, plus a case discussion on liver abscesses.<br /><br />The template specifies a poster size of 31.5” high by 56” wide, designed for online viewing and suitable for printing 1:1 aspect ratio posters. It explains that the layout elements are placeholders and can be edited, moved, added to, or deleted as needed, with conference-specific requirements to be checked. It also gives image quality guidance, recommending graphics at 150–200 pixels per inch at final size and warning that web graphics are usually only 72 dpi and unsuitable for print. The poster uses PowerPoint color themes and can be printed through Genigraphics, which offers design review and fast delivery.<br /><br />The scientific content discusses pyogenic liver abscesses, noting that they commonly arise from hepatobiliary sources. Risk is higher in patients with diabetes, those taking proton pump inhibitors, and those with preexisting hepatobiliary disease. The poster emphasizes that perforated appendicitis was historically a common source of liver abscess, but this is now rare because of early surgery and antibiotics.<br /><br />The conclusion highlights that prompt drainage is important both for treatment and for identifying the causative organism. It also stresses that a history of perforated appendix can be a rare but dangerous precursor to pyogenic liver abscess, and that early intervention is essential to reduce mortality.<br /><br />References are included for further reading on liver abscesses, microbiology, imaging, and management of severe abdominal infections.

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Matthew C. Wend

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Author List Bobby Thomas, Haidar Khan, Jonathan Reyes, Matthew C. Wend, Melanie Burgos

Category Clinical Vignettes

Concept Pyogenic Hepatic Abscess

Concept Hepatobiliary Disease

Concept Perforated Appendicitis

Concept Drainage

Concept Diabetes Mellitus

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital (Elmhurst Hospital Center) 79-01 Broadway, 11373, NY, USA

Presenting Author Matthew C. Wend

Track Adult

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liver abscess

pyogenic liver abscess

hepatobiliary disease

perforated appendicitis

drainage

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Pyogenic Hepatic Abscess

Hepatobiliary Disease

Perforated Appendicitis

Drainage

Diabetes Mellitus