Acute Osteomyelitis of the Symphysis Pubis after Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Osteomyelitis of pubic symphysis is infectious inflammatory condition of the symphysis pubis and rare complication of surgery around inguinal and groin region. It should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of lower pelvic pain and should be sought in cases of pelvic insufficiency fractures...

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Published in:Case reports in rheumatology 2015-01, Vol.2015 (2015), p.1-3
Main Authors: Cevik, R., Ceylan Cevik, Figen, Ceylan Tekin, Rojbin, Tekin, Recep
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Language:English
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Summary:Osteomyelitis of pubic symphysis is infectious inflammatory condition of the symphysis pubis and rare complication of surgery around inguinal and groin region. It should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of lower pelvic pain and should be sought in cases of pelvic insufficiency fractures. Herein, we present a case of a 55-year-old man with osteomyelitis of the symphysis pubis following inguinal hernia surgery for diagnosis and management of this rare condition.
ISSN:2090-6889
2090-6897
DOI:10.1155/2015/845867