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A. Zaharof - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Abscess caused by streptococcus pyogenes
Annals of Gastroenterology, 2004Co-Authors: C. Petrogiannopoulos, K. Papamichael, G. Hartzoulakis, M. Kotsoni, D. Dandakis, C. Goumas, Vasilopoulos, K. Kanakis, A. ZaharofAbstract:The retroperitoneum is a potential space that can be infected by several microbes. We describe the case of a 38- year-old woman who was presented to us with abdominal pain and fever for 6 days. Laboratory studies showed leukocytosis (WBC=18000) and an ubnormal liver function tests (AST=91U/l, ALT=122U/l, ALP=277U/l). A computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a Retroperitoneal Abscess, while the abdominal viscera were normal. Culture of the pus, obtained during surgical drainage, showed Streptococcus pyogenes. Although streptococcal infections are very usual in clinical practice, streptococcus pyogenes has been reported as a very rare cause of spontaneous Retroperitoneal Abscess, especially for immunocompetent patients. The patient was treated first with intravenous antibiotics with no response, and then with surgical drainage, with fully recovery. Key words: Streptococcus pyogenes, Abscess, retroperitoneum
K Noh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Successful non-surgical management of a Retroperitoneal Abscess caused by a duodenal perforation
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2003Co-Authors: K NohAbstract:Successful non-surgical management of a Retroperitoneal Abscess caused by a duodenal perforation
Masato Fujisawa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Should We Change the Initial Treatment of Renal or Retroperitoneal Abscess in High Risk Patients
Urologia internationalis, 2017Co-Authors: Fukashi Yamamichi, Katsumi Shigemura, Soichi Arakawa, Koichi Kitagawa, Issei Tokimatsu, Masato FujisawaAbstract:Introduction: This study examined the risk factors for initial treatment failure in renal or Retroperitoneal Abscess as a multicenter study. Mat
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Retroperitoneal Abscess perforating into the thoracic cavity in an immunocompromised host.
Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 2008Co-Authors: Katsumi Shigemura, Tetsuya Miura, Tomihiko Yasufuku, Yuzo Nakano, Soichi Arakawa, Kazushi Tanaka, Masato FujisawaAbstract:A 71-year-old man with a Retroperitoneal Abscess caused by a ureteral stone was successfully treated by Retroperitoneal drainage. He was considered to be at high risk of infection because of his bedridden state (resulting from a post-cerebral infarction and malignant rheumatoid disease) and steroid administration for the rheumatoid disease. He also had an empyema adjacent to the Retroperitoneal Abscess. This was thought to be separate from the Retroperitoneal Abscess because it did not resolve after the Retroperitoneal drainage. Thoracic cavity drainage was undertaken, after which the empyema disappeared. The drainage fluid contained pus, similar to the fluid from the Retroperitoneal drainage. Escherichia coli organisms were cultured from both drainage fluids. There were no signs of recurrence on computed tomography (CT) imaging. In conclusion, we report a case of Retroperitoneal Abscess perforating into the thorax, successfully treated by Retroperitoneal and thoracic cavity drainage in an immunocompromised host. CT was a very effective imaging modality for this diagnosis, and we recommend early drainage of Abscess in immunocompromised patients.
C. Petrogiannopoulos - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Abscess caused by streptococcus pyogenes
Annals of Gastroenterology, 2004Co-Authors: C. Petrogiannopoulos, K. Papamichael, G. Hartzoulakis, M. Kotsoni, D. Dandakis, C. Goumas, Vasilopoulos, K. Kanakis, A. ZaharofAbstract:The retroperitoneum is a potential space that can be infected by several microbes. We describe the case of a 38- year-old woman who was presented to us with abdominal pain and fever for 6 days. Laboratory studies showed leukocytosis (WBC=18000) and an ubnormal liver function tests (AST=91U/l, ALT=122U/l, ALP=277U/l). A computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a Retroperitoneal Abscess, while the abdominal viscera were normal. Culture of the pus, obtained during surgical drainage, showed Streptococcus pyogenes. Although streptococcal infections are very usual in clinical practice, streptococcus pyogenes has been reported as a very rare cause of spontaneous Retroperitoneal Abscess, especially for immunocompetent patients. The patient was treated first with intravenous antibiotics with no response, and then with surgical drainage, with fully recovery. Key words: Streptococcus pyogenes, Abscess, retroperitoneum
M. Arrabal-martin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Retroperitoneal Abscess in the anterior para-renal space in a healthy patient
European Surgery, 2012Co-Authors: M. A. Arrabal-polo, M. Arrabal-martinAbstract: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.
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Retroperitoneal Abscess in the anterior para-renal space in a healthy patient
European Surgery, 2012Co-Authors: M. A. Arrabal-polo, M. Arrabal-martinAbstract: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.