What is subphrenic space in medical terms?

Medical Definition of subphrenic space

: a space on each side of the falciform ligament between the underside of the diaphragm and the upper side of the liver.

What causes subphrenic abscess?

Subphrenic abscesses represent infected collections bounded above by the diaphragm, and below by the transverse colon and mesocolon, and the omentum. They typically arise from abdominal surgery, trauma, or local inflammation in the space between the liver, intestines, and lungs, making drainage a challenge.