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Posterior Approach for Debridement of the Psoas Abscess
Published on: March 2, 2020
Full Endoscopic Treatment for a Fibrosis Complication after Psoas Abscess
Álvaro Dowling Montalva1,2, Rui Nei de Araujo Santana Junior3,4, Marcelo Molina5
1DWS Spine Clinic Center, CENTRO EL ALBA-Cam. El Alba 9500, Of. A402, Región Metropolitana, Las Condes 9550000, Chile.
Background:
Psoas abscess is a challenging disease that may sometimes lead to a devastating prognosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory for better results in their treatments and to avoid complications.
Purpose:
There is no article regarding a fibrosis treatment of the psoas muscle with a psoas abscess that is treated with full endoscopic debridement (FED).
Study Design:
a case report and literature review.
Result:
we successfully treated this case, who suffered from psoas fibrosis with a clinical and MRI diagnosis, with full endoscopic debridement.
Conclusions:
FED is a viable alternative to open debridement for this rare complication of a psoas muscle abscess.
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