TABLE 1.
Predisposing conditions prior to the occurrence of pyogenic liver abscess
| Pre‐existing conditions (ICD‐10‐GM) | Number | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Biliary abnormalities a | 677 | 60.6% |
| Thereof cholangitis | 179 | 16.0% |
| Malignancies | 517 | 46.2% |
| Other intestinal disorders b | 302 | 27.0% |
| Infectious intestinal diseases | 234 | 20.9% |
| Ileus/diverticulitis/gastrointestinal abscesses | 176 | 15.7% |
| Non‐infectious intestinal inflammation c | 155 | 13.9% |
| Infection after surgery | 137 | 12.3% |
| Appendicitis | 25 | 2.2% |
| Vascular diseases of the intestine | 18 | 1.6% |
| Liver transplant status | 17 | 1.5% |
| Endocarditis | 15 | 1.3% |
| Renal abscess | 5 | 0.4% |
| Without any predisposition d | 100 | 8.9% |
Abbreviations: ICD, International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.
a
Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, acute and chronic pancreatitis, other diseases of the biliary tract.
b
Irritable bowel syndrome, other diseases of the intestine, anus and rectum, functional bowel disorders.
c
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, other non‐infectious gastroenteritis and colitis.
d
None of the listed predisposing diagnoses.