Utilizing Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Debridement for Retroperitoneal Abscess Following Penetrating Trauma

We describe our experience utilizing VARDs in two patients that developed retroperitoneal abscesses following gunshot injuries to bowel and proximal urinary system. Both failed a conservative approach including antibiotic and percutaneous drains. Rapid improvement and subsequent discharge were observed within days of VARD procedure. We believe VARD to be a viable approach to post-trauma retroperitoneal abscesses when surgical drainage is indicated, and anatomy is favorable.PMID:38549202 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241241651

Source: The American Surgeon - March 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Brian B McCluskey Cory J Nonnemacher Dennis W Ashley Rafael T Ponce Source Type: research