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Case Reports
. 2021 Oct 22;7(4):e286-e288.
doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1735901. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Enterocutaneous Fistula and Pneumoretroperitoneum due to Ruptured Psoas Abscess

Tapan Patel  1 , Shivani Patel  1
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Enterocutaneous Fistula and Pneumoretroperitoneum due to Ruptured Psoas Abscess

Tapan Patel et al. Surg J (N Y). .

Abstract

Psoas abscess is a rare condition that can present with vague clinical features. Its insidious onset can lead to a delay in diagnosis, resulting in high rates of complications and mortality. Here we describe a unique case of a patient presenting with enterocutaneous fistula and pneumoretroperitoneum due to ruptured psoas abscess.

Keywords: enterocutaneous fistula; pneumoretroperitoneum; psoas abscess.

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X-ray abdomen in standing position showing radiolucency in the right lateral abdomen.
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CECT abdomen showing pneumoretroperitoneum and hypodense collection on the right side. CECT, contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
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CECT abdomen ( coronal view ). CECT, contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
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