Inguinal abscess: an unusual presentation of infection around total hip replacement.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We describe 2 patients who presented with inguinal abscesses arising from infected total hip replacement. Recognition of the source of the infection was delayed. Both infections were eventually controlled after incision and drainage with removal of the infected prosthesis.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Hip Prosthesis
- Inguinal Canal
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
Anatomy
- hip