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Retroperitoneal Abscess

普外科

Common symptoms

腹部肿块、腹泻、脊肋角膨隆、腹胀、腹膜刺激征、腹痛、肠麻痹、肠胀气

The pathology of disease

Retroperitoneal abscess is collection of pus in retroperitoneum, due to appendicitis/diverticulitis/pancreatitis/renal infection/vertebral osteomyelitis, presenting with fever, back/flank pain, and leukocytosis. Treatment: percutaneous catheter drainage (CT-guided) for accessible; surgical drainage if multiloculated/unaccessible; broad-spectrum antibiotics; IV fluids; treat source (drain pancreas/renal/vertebral focus); monitor for sepsis; follow-up imaging.

Common Symptoms

Fever; back/flank pain; leukocytosis; retroperitoneal pus

Causes and Pathogenesis

Spread from adjacent infection (appendix/diverticulum/pancreas/renal/vertebra) forms abscess.

Treatment

Percutaneous/surgical drainage; antibiotics; treat source

Preventive Measures

Early treatment of pancreatitis/diverticulitis/renal infection.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastrointestinal-surgery/Interventional-radiology/Urology/Infectious-disease department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.