Multiple psoas abscesses after posterior spinal fusion

A case of multiple psoas abscesses after Dove lumbar spine fixation is reported. To review the diagnosis and treatment of deep infection after internal spinal fixation. The possibility of septic complications after spinal surgery that may present with a degenerative pattern is examined. The clinical...

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Published inSpine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Vol. 20; no. 3; p. 373
Main Authors Thomas, E, Leroux, J L, Segnarbieux, F, Faure, P, Bonnel, F, Blotman, F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1995
Subjects
Female
Humans
Internal Fixators
Low Back Pain - diagnostic imaging
Low Back Pain - etiology
Low Back Pain - surgery
Low Back Pain - therapy
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Psoas Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Psoas Abscess - etiology
Psoas Abscess - therapy
Radiography
Spinal Fusion
Staphylococcal Infections - diagnostic imaging
Staphylococcal Infections - etiology
Staphylococcal Infections - therapy
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Summary:A case of multiple psoas abscesses after Dove lumbar spine fixation is reported. To review the diagnosis and treatment of deep infection after internal spinal fixation. The possibility of septic complications after spinal surgery that may present with a degenerative pattern is examined. The clinical and computed tomographic findings of a psoas abscess are recalled. Surgical drainage of the purulent collection was performed along with prolonged parenteral antibiotic treatment. Infection should be considered as a cause of recurrence of pain after internal fixation of the lumbar spine.
ISSN:0362-2436
DOI:10.1097/00007632-199502000-00022