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Psoas abscess following ingestion of psoas. |
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| Authors: | B D Archer I A Campbell |
| Affiliation: | Wimmera Base Hospital, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. |
| Abstract: | A case of right psoas abscess that was caused by duodenal perforation following the ingestion of a wooden skewer from a filet mignon is presented. Surgical repair of the perforation, drainage of the abscess and 5 days of intravenous antibiotics resulted in prompt recovery. |
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