Abscess after a laparoscopic appendectomy presenting as low back pain in a professional athlete. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • A professional baseball player presented to the orthopaedic clinic for a preseason assessment because of continued lumbar spine and flank pain. He had a laparoscopic appendectomy for a perforated appendix 8 months before his presentation. He was able to finish the previous season with only mild limitation. He presented with back pain that limited his activity. His examination was nonlocalizing, but subsequent computed tomography revealed a hepatic abscess. The abscess was drained; he was treated with intravenous antibiotics; and his symptoms resolved.

publication date

  • January 1, 2011

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3445186

PubMed ID

  • 23015989

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 3

issue

  • 1