Prognosis of liver abscess in the intensive care unit (POLAIR), a multicentre observational study.

Background: Liver abscess (LA) is a rare but potentially serious condition with a high mortality rate. Current epidemiological data of LA patients requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission are limited.

Methods: This multicentre retrospective study included adults admitted to 24 ICUs in France between January 2010 and December 2020.