Lumbar Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis and Bilateral Psoas Abscesses Extending to the Gluteal Muscles and Intrapelvic Area Treated with CT-guided Percutaneous Drainage - A Case Report

Bilateral psoas abscesses extending to the gluteal muscle and intrapelvic area are uncommon. We present our experience with computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous catheter drainage for the treatment of multiple aggressive abscesses in a diabetic patient. The abscesses completely resolved after...

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Published in:Asian spine journal 2008-06, Vol.2 (1), p.51-54
Main Authors: Lee, Bong-Jin, Kim, Seong-Tae, Park, Kwon-Hee, Oh, Jeong Heon, Kim, Hyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Alcoholism
Bone marrow
Bone surgery
Case Report
Catheters
Computed tomography
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Differential diagnosis
Fever
Hospitals
Infections
Medical imaging
Mortality
Muscles
Pathogens
Patients
Spondylodiscitis
Surgical drains
Tomography
Tuberculosis
Wound drainage
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Summary:Bilateral psoas abscesses extending to the gluteal muscle and intrapelvic area are uncommon. We present our experience with computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous catheter drainage for the treatment of multiple aggressive abscesses in a diabetic patient. The abscesses completely resolved after the procedures. Psoas abscess should be considered in the differential diagnosis of older diabetic patients with fever, flank or back pain, and flexion contracture of the hip joint. CT scanning is a useful method in diagnosing abscesses, and CT-guided percutaneous catheter drainage is an effective treatment method in selected patients.
ISSN:1976-1902
1976-7846
DOI:10.4184/asj.2008.2.1.51