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Abdominal Abscess

Medical Definition: An abscess located in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the cavity between the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: for coord read note on ABSCESS
Previously Indexed: Abdomen (1966-1994),Abscess (1966-1994)
Abdominal Abscess Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Liver Abscess - Solitary or multiple collections of pus within the liver. It is usually associated with systemic manifestations of toxemia and clinical signs of disease in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. It was known in ancient times to Hippocrates and Celsus. (Bockus, Gastroenterology, 4th ed, p3288-9)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Subphrenic Abscess - An abscess beneath the diaphragm. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Abdominal Abscess Medical Definitions and Terms

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