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Empyema With an Extensive Retroperitoneal Abscess After the First Dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine, a Case Report Publisher



Yazdi SAM1 ; Eshraghi N2 ; Mirzaei S3 ; Nazar E4
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Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports Published:2023


Abstract

Introduction: The most common side effects were mild pain at the injection site and fever after the COVID-19 vaccination. A retroperitoneal abscess is a rare disorder with a deceptive onset and difficult diagnosis. It has various reasons and is related to a high mortality rate. Case presentation: A 29-year-old man with a recent history of first-dose Covid-19 vaccination, was referred for dyspnea, chest, and abdominal pain. Chest imaging revealed a lung abscess evacuated to pleural space. Left posterolateral thoracotomy surgery was done. Post-operation abdominopelvic imaging revealed increased fat stranding and fluid collection, suggesting retroperitoneal infection and abscess formation and the patient underwent drainage. Clinical discussion: Common side effects after COVID-19 vaccination were mild and expectable without hospitalization. But in our case, a rare complicated side effect was seen. Conclusion: Uncommon side effects should be observed to recognize whether they are related to the vaccine or not. © 2023 The Author(s)
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