Abstract
BACKGROUND: Retroperitoneal abscess is a rare complication of normal labor and delivery, and no apparent etiology is evident. CASES: We report on two patients who presented with back and leg pain soon after normal deliveries. While the condition was initially clinically misdiagnosed, ultrasonography and computed tomography demonstrated retroperitoneal collections and aided in guided percutaneous drainage. After a protracted course of antibiotic treatment and daily irrigation, the collections resolved. CONCLUSION: Ultrasonography and computed tomography were invaluable in the diagnosis and guided drainage of rare psoas abscesses complicating delivery.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 276-278 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Reproductive Medicine |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 29 Apr 1996 |
Keywords
- pregnancy complications
- psoas abscess
- retroperitoneal space
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology