Severe infection following pudendal anesthesia.
A case of severe infection following pudendal anesthesia is presented. The probable spread of the infection to the subgluteal space and the complications are discussed. Musculoskeletal symptoms arising in the hip area and the pelvis during the early postpartum period pose a challenging diagnostic problem. When these symptoms are accompanied by fever and pain, the possibility of a severe infection with possible abscess in the subgluteal or retropsoas space must be considered. The treatment consists of prompt surgical drainage and appropriate antibiotics.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D000693:Anaerobiosis; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*