Generally speaking, liver abscess is usually drained in about 1~2 weeks after puncture, but the exact time varies from person to person. At present, percutaneous hepatic puncture tube drainage is commonly used in patients with a single abscess cavity, and the pus in the abscess cavity will drain cleanly in about 1~2 weeks after the operation, but the specific time may be prolonged for those with more serious conditions, poorer physique and larger abscess cavity. After the operation, when the patient’s general condition improves, no pus is discharged from the drainage tube, and the cleaning fluid becomes clear, and the abscess cavity is obviously reduced, then the tube can be removed. People with liver abscess puncture should keep the puncture site clean and dry in daily life to prevent bacterial infection at the puncture site, and also eat a light diet and pay attention to rest to facilitate the recovery of the condition. For those who have doubts, it is recommended that they consult their supervising doctor, who will estimate the specific time.