Psoas abscess: diagnosis and treatment
Kandasamy, R.; Srikanth, A.; Rutter, S.M.; Butcher, C.J.; Snape, J.
Acute Medicine 5(1): 13-16
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4884 PMID: 21655500 Document Number: 14422
Psoas abscess is an uncommon presentation on the acute medical take. However recognition and appropriate treatment is essential. This review is designed to highlight the clinical features, microbiology, diagnostic tests and treatment for this condition. In order to illustrate some of the pitfalls and complexities in the management of psoas abscess we have included a case history of a patient who was recently treated in our department.
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