Full Endoscopic Treatment for a Fibrosis Complication after Psoas Abscess. 2023

Álvaro Dowling Montalva, and Rui Nei de Araujo Santana Junior, and Marcelo Molina
DWS Spine Clinic Center, CENTRO EL ALBA-Cam. El Alba 9500, Of. A402, Región Metropolitana, Las Condes 9550000, Chile.

BACKGROUND Psoas abscess is a challenging disease that may sometimes lead to a devastating prognosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory for better results in their treatments and to avoid complications. OBJECTIVE There is no article regarding a fibrosis treatment of the psoas muscle with a psoas abscess that is treated with full endoscopic debridement (FED). METHODS a case report and literature review. RESULTS we successfully treated this case, who suffered from psoas fibrosis with a clinical and MRI diagnosis, with full endoscopic debridement. CONCLUSIONS FED is a viable alternative to open debridement for this rare complication of a psoas muscle abscess.

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