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Erschienen in: European Surgery 5/2012

01.10.2012 | Case Report

Retroperitoneal abscess in the anterior para-renal space in a healthy patient

verfasst von: M. A. Arrabal-Polo, M.D. Ph.D., M. Arrabal-Martin, M.D. Ph.D.

Erschienen in: European Surgery | Ausgabe 5/2012

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Summary

Background

Retroperitoneal abscess is a rare condition and is usually secondary to underlying morbidity such as diabetes, previous surgery, cirrhosis, open or closed trauma, diverticulitis, appendicitis, renal tumour and immunosuppression.

Methods

A 44 year old man without previous pathology presented with a retroperitoneal abscess. The C-reactive protein and leukocyte levels were elevated. The diagnosis was made by abdominal tomography.

Results

The patient was treated with imipenem and surgical drainage. Twelve months later the patient was asymptomatic.

Conclusions

Retroperitoneal abscess in healthy patient is a very uncommon condition. The pathology should be considered in a patient who presents with abdominal pain, fever and raised analytics. The treatment should be by drainage and antibiotic therapy.
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Metadaten
Titel
Retroperitoneal abscess in the anterior para-renal space in a healthy patient
verfasst von
M. A. Arrabal-Polo, M.D. Ph.D.
M. Arrabal-Martin, M.D. Ph.D.
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2012
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
European Surgery / Ausgabe 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1682-8631
Elektronische ISSN: 1682-4016
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10353-012-0150-3

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