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Five cases of retroperitoneal iliac fossa abscess are presented. Abnormal excretory urogram and plain films, coupled with a history of either
hip pain
, limp, or pelvic mass should suggest the diagnosis. The excretory urogram is the most sensitive means of detecting iliopsoas abscess; all patients had medial displacement on the distal
ureter
. The upper urinary tract was normal in all cases. Study of the gastrointestinal tract may be of additional help in localizing the abscess and ruling out other pathology. A retroperitoneal muscle splitting approach is the preferred surgical procedure. Drainage of the abscess cavity and systemic antibiotic coverage are curative.
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PMID:Retroperitoneal iliac fossa pyogenic abscess. 62 33
