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intra-abdominal abscess, ct scan, meckels diverticulum, abscess, intra-abdominal, intra-abdominal abscesses, either single, multiple, infected pockets of fluid, collections of pus, the abdominal cavity, intra-abdominal abscesses, a ruptured appendix, ruptured diverticula, intestinal parasitism, entamoeba histolytica, risk factors, intra-abdominal abscesses include any history of abdominal infectious processes appendicitis, diverticulitis, perforated ulcer disease, operation that involves contamination, the abdominal cavity, foreign bodies, dead tissue, depending on the location, patients, intra-abdominal abscess, have fever, chills, abdominal pain, distention, weakness, anorexia, lack of appetite, nausea, occasionally vomiting, rectal tenderness, fullness, diarrhea, white blood cell count elevated on a complete blood count test, a ct scan, the abdomen, reveal an intra-abdominal abscess, after a ct scan, a needle placed, the skin, abscess cavity to confirm diagnosis, treat the abscess, liver function tests, abdominal x-ray, sonogram, in diagnosing abscess, laparotomy, opening, the abdomen, under general anesthesia, diagnosis, treatment of an intra-abdominal abscess, intravenous antibiotic therapy, drainage, drainage involves placing a needle, the skin, in the abscess cavity, under radiological, x-ray, drain is then left in place, weeks, abscess resolves, abscesses cannot be safely accessed this way, an operation, an incision is made, in the abdomen under general anesthesia, patient is unconscious, pain-free, abscess cavity is drained, washed, a drain is left, in the abscess cavity, remains in place, infection resolves, whatever the drainage approach, important to identify, address the underlying condition that caused the abscess, outlook depends on the original cause, the abscess, degree of infection present, generally, drainage is successful in treating localized intra-abdominal abscesses, complications include recurrent abscesses, spontaneous rupture of an abscess, spread, the infection, blood stream, widespread infection, call physician, severe abdominal pain, fevers, nausea, vomiting, changes in bowel habits.