A Single Posterolateral Scapular Approach to Drain Post-Traumatic Intramuscular Scapular and Axillary Abscess in an Adolescent: A Case Report

Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 2

Abstract

Scapular abscess is a rare clinical diagnosis. This is a report of an atypical case of extensive intramuscular scapular abscess involving the anterior and posterior aspects of the scapula with extension into the axillary region following minor trauma in a young healthy adolescent, describing a single posterolateral approach to the scapula to evacuate the abscess. Following surgical drainage and antibiotic treatment, patient recovered without any complication.

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Khaw YC, Faisham WI

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  • EP ID EP617523
  • DOI 10.5704/MOJ.1907.012
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Khaw YC, Faisham WI (2019). A Single Posterolateral Scapular Approach to Drain Post-Traumatic Intramuscular Scapular and Axillary Abscess in an Adolescent: A Case Report. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 13(2), 56-58. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-617523