A pelvic abscess refers to a walled-off collection of pus in the pelvis.
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Pathology
Aetiology
Some of the causes include:
iatrogenic e.g. post-surgical
Clinical presentation
Presenting complaints are varied and include pelvic or low back pain accompanied by fever and leucocytosis.
Treatment and prognosis
Percutaneous abscess drainage which is the standard treatment for abdominal and pelvic abscesses in the absence of an acute surgical abdomen. Broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy is given concurrently.
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