title: Iliopsoas abscess following catheterization of the femoral artery: diagnostic and treatment strategies.
abstract: The following case is presented to illustrate the necessity of arthrotomy of the hip when an iliopsoas abscess lies adjacent to the hip joint capsule. Arthrotomy of the hip through a separate incision adds minimal morbidity, does not expose the hip to the abscess, and assures the surgeon that the hip has been debrided. This is important considering the 15% incidence of communication of the iliopsoas bursa with the hip joint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Finkbeiner
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents