title: Pyogenic psoas abscess secondary to infection of the lumbar disc space.
abstract: Two cases of staphylococcol psoas abscess are reported. These occurred many years after operations on lumbar discs, complicated by post-operative disc space infection. Clinical and radiological findings are reported. The features of psoas abscess and the management are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005205:Fascia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*