Effective Management of Psoas Abscess with Cutaneous Fistula Secondary to Tuberculous Spondylitis

J Korean Wound Management Soc > Volume 11(1); 2015 > Article

Clinical Report

Journal of the Korean Wound Management Society 2015;11(1): 31-34.

Effective Management of Psoas Abscess with Cutaneous Fistula Secondary to Tuberculous Spondylitis

Hee-Eun Cho, Si-Gyun Roh, Nae-Ho Lee, Kyung-Moo Yang

Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea

Published online: 30 May 2015.

ABSTRACT

Tuberculosis, caused by mycobacteria in human, is a common infective disease in developing countries, including South Korea. Psoas and paraspinal abscesses associated with spinal tuberculosis are very rare with uncertain clinical appearance, so that misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis often occurs. Psoas abscess may spread to adjacent structure or hematogenous route from a distant site. The aim of this case report is to present our experience in management of a persistent cutaneous fistula associated with a psoas abscess and paraspinal abscess secondary to TB spondylitis. (J Korean Wound Management Soc 2015;11:31-34)

Key Words: Tuberculosis, Spondylitis, Psoas abscess, Cutaneous fistula