REVIEW ARTICLE
A Devasting Course of an Iliopsoas Muscle Abscess Subsequently Leading to Septic Shock, Septic Hip Arthritis, and Extended Gluteal Soft Tissue Necroses in an Elderly Immunocompromised Patient with Multiple Carcinomas: A Case Report and Brief Review of Literature
Ingo Schmidt*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 180
Last Page: 189
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-12-180
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001812010180
Article History:
Received Date: 9/3/2018Revision Received Date: 18/4/2018
Acceptance Date: 24/4/2018
Electronic publication date: 31/05/2018
Collection year: 2018
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Abstract
Background:
A devasting course of Iliopsoas Muscle (IPM) abscess remains a challenging therapeutic problem.
Methods:
A 69-year-old polymorbid male had a history of multiple carcinomas and presented with advanced stage of septic shock due to a right IPM abscess which communicated with the right hip joint and subsequently led to septic hip arthritis accompanied with post-infectious right gluteal deep soft tissue necroses. Management of surgical treatment included abscess revision, coverage with the use of Long Head Biceps Femoris Muscle (LHBFM) 180° turnover flap, and creating a Girdlestone resection-arthroplasty.
Results:
After a duration of patient's hospitalization of six months that included the necessity of artificial respiration over two months accompanied with in summary 18 required surgical procedures, the patient could be recovered successfully regarding his polymorbidity and his low-demand claims in activities of daily living with his Girdlestone resection-arthroplasty.
Conclusion:
Recovery of immunocompromised patients with those life-threatening situations can only be achieved by an interdisciplinary management. The LHBFM 180° turnover flap can be useful for filling off post-infectious deep soft tissue cavities communicating with the hip joint. The definitive Girdlestone resection-arthroplasty for treatment of septic hip arthritis is the method of choice for mobilization of elderly polymorbid patients with low demand claims in their activities of daily living.
