This protocol addresses iliopsoas abscess occurring in the context of underlying Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is the commonest cause of secondary iliopsoas abscess, and its presence significantly shapes the management approach.
In patients with Crohn's disease and a concurrent iliopsoas abscess, a surgical approach is a central consideration — addressing both the abscess and the underlying bowel pathology together. The full structured protocol details the specific intervention and sequence.
Crohn's disease is the commonest cause of secondary iliopsoas abscess.
In patients with Crohn's disease, performing a single operation to drain the abscess and resect the diseased bowel is desirable.