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[Retroperitoneal abscess: analysis of 26 cases]
A Gómez Vegas1, A Silmi Moyano, J Blázquez Izquierdo
1Hospital Universitario San Carlos, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|July 1, 1992
Summary
This 10-year study details retroperitoneal abscess diagnosis and treatment. Computerized tomography (CT) is highly effective, and gram-positive bacteria are common in intravenous drug users.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
Context:
- Retroperitoneal abscesses present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- A decade of clinical experience provides a robust dataset.
- Intravenous drug use is an emerging risk factor.
Purpose:
- To review the hospital's 10-year experience with retroperitoneal abscess.
- To describe clinical features, origins, and locations of these abscesses.
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of imaging modalities.
Summary:
- Ultrasound (US) and computerized tomography (CT) demonstrated high sensitivity (86.3% and 100%, respectively).
- Clinical presentation, abscess origin, and localization were analyzed.
- An increased incidence of gram-positive bacterial infections was noted in intravenous drug addicts.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical role of CT in diagnosing retroperitoneal abscess.
- Identifies specific patient populations with higher risk.
- Informs clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.