title: Psoas abscess following ingestion of psoas.
abstract: A case of right psoas abscess that was caused by duodenal perforation following the ingestion of a wooden skewer from a filet mignon is presented. Surgical repair of the perforation, drainage of the abscess and 5 days of intravenous antibiotics resulted in prompt recovery.
authors.affiliation: Wimmera Base Hospital, Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Archer
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016658:Psoas Muscles / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery