The conservative management of acute pyogenic iliopsoas abscess in children.
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We describe three cases of acute pyogenic abscess of the iliopsoas in children treated conservatively. Two patients had image-guided aspiration and one was managed with antibiotics alone. All made a complete recovery. Acute pyogenic abscess of the iliopsoas in children can be treated effectively and safely with intravenous antibiotics and image-guided aspiration of the abscess.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 80 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998