Iliacus abscess is an extremely rare complication of percutaneous transfemoral artery catheterization. This is a report of a case of iliacus abscess and Acinetobacter baumanii sepsis following percutaneous transfemoral artery catheterization. After a 43-day course of intravenous antibiotics treatment and repeated drainage, clinical recovery was achieved, though without complete radiologic resolution.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Simons GW, Sty JR, Starshak RJ: Retroperitoneal and retrofacial abscesses. J Bone Joint Surg65A:1041-1058, 1983.
Lumsden AB, Miller JM, Smith RB: A prospective evaluation of surgically treated groin complications following percutaneous cardiac procedures. Am Surg60:132-137, 1994.
4.
Gupta S, Suri S, Gulati M, et al: Ilio-psoas abscesses: Percutaneous drainage under image guidance. Clin Radiol52:704-707, 1997.
