All issues > Volume 39(12); 1996

Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1996;39(12):1763-1768. Published online December 15, 1996.

A Case of Abdominal Wall Abscess

June Key JK Chung¹, Kyung KH Hwan¹, Jae Ock JO Park¹, Sang Mann SM Shin¹, Young Jun YJ Lee²

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea
²Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

We experienced a case of abdominal wall abscess originated from abdominal wall hematoma in 3 year old girl, who complained of abdominal pain, fever and lethargy. On admission, abdominal ultrasonography, abdominal computed tomography, and diagnostic needle aspiration were performed. Incision was made over the abscess so necrotic tissue and pus were evacuated. A nelaton catheter drain was placed into abscess cavity and, irrigation was done daily with normal saline mixed with antibiotics. Postoperative course was uncomplicated and the patient was discharged on 17th hospital day.

Keywords :Abdominal wall abscess, Abdominal wall hematoma, Rectus sheath hematoma