Piriformis pyomyositis: a report of three cases.
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چکیده
Pyomyositis is a subacute infection of skeletal muscles. It can be life-threatening if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Only 5 cases of isolated piriformis pyomyositis have been reported. We report signs and symptoms of piriformis pyomyositis in 3 women who were treated mainly with antibiotics. Computed tomography is useful in making the diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment may avoid surgical treatment and reduce mortality.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 16 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008