Chatwani A, Shapiro T, Mitra A, LevToaff A, Reece E A
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1992 Feb;166(2):598-600. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(92)91682-z.
We report a case of infection of the lower extremity after a normal vaginal delivery. The infection originated in an occult obturator internus muscle hematoma, and diagnosis was based on a clinical suspicion and characteristic findings on computerized tomography scan. These findings permitted prompt surgical drainage, debridement, and antibiotic therapy and resulted in a successful outcome.
