Laparoscopic Treatment for Psoas Abscess.
10.4055/jkoa.2013.48.1.33
- Author:
Chang Hwa HONG
1
;
Sang Ho BAE
;
Jong Seok PARK
;
Hyun Woo JUNG
;
Byung Woong JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Soon Chun Hyang University, Cheonan, Korea. chhong@sch.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
psoas abscess;
drainage;
laparoscopy
- MeSH:
Catheters;
Drainage;
Laparoscopy;
Psoas Abscess;
Psoas Muscles
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2013;48(1):33-37
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Psoas abscess is a rare and high mortality disease if there is no appropriate treatment. The surgical approach of psoas abscess is very difficult because psoas muscle is anatomically located within retroperitoneum. Recently, computed tomography guided percutaneous catheter drainage with proper antibiotic therapy has shown good results. If this therapy fails to resolve the psoas abscess, surgical treatment may be necessary. We experienced two cases of psoas abscess resolved by surgical drainage using laparoscopy. We report two successful results with relevant literatures.
