Tong C W, Griffith J F, Lam T P, Cheng J C
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998 Jan;80(1):83-5. doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.80b1.8005.
We describe three cases of acute pyogenic abscess of the iliopsoas in children treated conservatively. Two patients had image-guided aspiration and one was managed with antibiotics alone. All made a complete recovery. Acute pyogenic abscess of the iliopsoas in children can be treated effectively and safely with intravenous antibiotics and image-guided aspiration of the abscess.
