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coordinate IM with specific organism/infection term (IM) but not with BACTERIAL INFECTIONS for unspecified bacterial abscess
Scope Note
Accumulation of purulent EXUDATES beneath the DIAPHRAGM, also known as upper abdominal abscess. It is usually associated with PERITONITIS or postoperative infections.
Accumulation of purulent EXUDATES beneath the DIAPHRAGM, also known as upper abdominal abscess. It is usually associated with PERITONITIS or postoperative infections.