Subphrenic Abscess

**Definition:** Accumulation of purulent EXUDATES beneath the DIAPHRAGM, also known as upper abdominal abscess. It is usually associated with PERITONITIS or postoperative infections.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.463.600.500 - C01.830.025.020.810 - C06.844.640.500

**Synonyms:** - Abscess, Subdiaphragmatic - Abscess, Subphrenic - Subdiaphragmatic Abscess