title: Multiple psoas abscesses after posterior spinal fusion.
abstract: METHODS
  A case of multiple psoas abscesses after Dove lumbar spine fixation is reported.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To review the diagnosis and treatment of deep infection after internal spinal fixation.
  
  
  METHODS
  The possibility of septic complications after spinal surgery that may present with a degenerative pattern is examined. The clinical and computed tomographic findings of a psoas abscess are recalled.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Surgical drainage of the purulent collection was performed along with prolonged parenteral antibiotic treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Infection should be considered as a cause of recurrence of pain after internal fixation of the lumbar spine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine, Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier, France.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Leroux
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Segnarbieux
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Faure
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bonnel
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Blotman
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy