title: Psoas abscess in obstetrics.
abstract: Psoas abscess is rarely encountered in obstetric practice. This condition may be primary or secondary resulting from extension of an infectious process near the psoas muscle. We report a series of three patients with psoas abscess that were encountered in our obstetric practice. Two of these patients had a primary and one a secondary abscess. Two patients underwent laparotomy and drainage of abscess while one received medical treatment. All patients recovered uneventfully.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sunesh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Neena
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Malhotra
authors.forename: Charu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chanana
authors.forename: Suman
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000995:Antitubercular Agents