title: Retroperitoneal abscess resulting from perforated retrocecal appendicitis:a case report.
abstract: Retroperitoneal abscess secondary to acute appendicitis is a relatively rare, but serious surgical infection. Adequate drainage and coverage with the appropriate antibiotics has led to improved outcome of retroperitoneal abscesses in recent years. We report the case of a 52 years old patient operated in emergency for perforated retrocecal appendicitis. A retroperitoneal abscess was diagnosed 5 days later, by computed tomography. The drainage of the abscess and the antibiotic therapy have ensured the total recovery of the patient. The alternatives of therapy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Regional Hospital Center, Huy, Belgium. ofrim_otilia@yahoo.com
authors.forename: O I
authors.initials: OI
authors.lastname: Ofrim
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Legrand
mesh_terms: D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space