From Harmless to Harmful: A Case Series of Hepatic Abscess Induced by Gut Microbiota Due to Fish Bone
Accidental ingestion of fish bones can lead to serious complications, such as gastrointestinal perforation and hepatic abscesses. This case series presents three instances where fish bone ingestion led to secondary GI tract perforation and the development of hepatic abscesses. It also emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent serious consequences.
Authors
- Uffan Zafar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8521-2894)
- Faheemullah Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6369-743X)
- Kamran Fazal
- Muhammad Nadeem Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8950-3389)
- Muhammad Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3803-5359)
- Mallick Muhammad Zohaib Uddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5120-6055)
- Naila Nadeem
- Saba Akram
- Wasim Memon
- Muhammad Rafay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2416-749X)
Institutions
- Aga Khan University (PK)
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
- Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70012
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81