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Community acquired Stenotrophomonas maltophilia discitis: Diagnosis aided by shotgun metagenomic sequencing

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019
We report a rare case of culture negative L4-L5 discitis and epidural abscess in an immunocompetent child who had dry cupping therapy performed to treat low back strain.
Gang Wang, Nannan Xu, Lulu Yang, Feng Zheng, Lintao Sai, Jiale Zhou, Shangxin Yang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Novel Gelatin Hydrogel‐Based Drug‐Delivery System Promotes Antimicrobial Efficacy in a Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis Rat Model

JOR SPINE, Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Spondylodiscitis/spondylitis is an intractable disease requiring long‐term intravenous antibiotics administration. However, drug delivery is greatly restricted because of the avascular nature in the intervertebral disc, which not only delays recovery but increases antimicrobial resistance and osteomyelitis. The purpose of this study
Kunihiko Miyazaki, Yutaro Kanda, Takashi Yurube, Yoshiki Takeoka, Takeru Tsujimoto, Hiroki Ohnishi, Tomoya Matsuo, Masao Ryu, Naotoshi Kumagai, Kohei Kuroshima, Yoshiaki Hiranaka, Yasuhiko Tabata, Ryosuke Kuroda, Kenichiro Kakutani   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spinal epidural abscess caused by Streptococcus agalactiae in an immunocompetent patient

, 2019
Background: Streptococcus agalactiae is an uncommon microorganism that causes spinal epidural abscess (SEA) and usually affects individuals with a predisposing condition or potential source of infection.
Cuello, Juan Pablo, Vales Montero, Marta, Mateo Sierra, Olga, Fortea Gil, Fernando, Romero Martínez, Julia, Fernández Carballal, Carlos   +5 more
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spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess successfully treated with unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy and debridement: a rare case report

Journal of International Medical Research, 2022
Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but severe infection with potentially devastating consequences. Epidural abscesses caused by Salmonella serogroup C2 are even rarer and tend to be more invasive with multidrug resistance. Early diagnosis, effective
Ta-Li Hsu, Chia-Jui Yang, Jwo-Luen Pao
doaj   +1 more source

Spinal Epidural Abscess Associated With IgG4 Deficiency

, 2003
The objective is to present the possibility of an association between spinal epidural abscess and IgG(4) deficiency. Spinal epidural abscess is a rare but potentially devastating condition. Review of the literature showed no reported acknowledgment about
Funda Levendoglu, Esin Figen Dogu, Levendoğlu, Funda, Hatice Ugurlu, Doğu, Esin Figen, Üstün, Mehmet Erkan, Uğurlu, Hatice, Ismail Reisli, Reisli, İsmail, Mehmet Erkan Ustun   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Epidural abscess after multiple lumbar punctures for labour epidural catheter placement [PDF]

, 2010
Epidural catheterization is routinely used by anaesthesiologists to provide labour and post-operative analgesia. In most cases, catheter placement is without serious side effects and uneventful.
Hong Liu, Sundeep S. Tumber, Tumber, Sundeep S, Liu, Hong   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Upper Cervical Epidural Abscess in Clinical Practice: Diagnosis and Management

Global Spine Journal, 2016
Study Design Narrative review. Objective Upper cervical epidural abscess (UCEA) is a rare surgical emergency. Despite increasing incidence, uncertainty remains as to how it should initially be managed.
Khalid Al-Hourani, Rami Al-Aref, Addisu Mesfin MD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Case report on the development of a brucellosis-related epidural abscess

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011
Brucellosis is an endemic disease in developing countries. The most commonly observed complications include bone-joint involvement, particularly sacroiliitis and spondylitis. Epidural abscesses caused by brucellosis are a rare complication.
Şükran Köse, Süheyla Serin Senger, Gülsün Çavdar, Sibel Yavaş   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of sterile gowns for single‐shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK, College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Anaesthesia, Volume 81, Issue 9, Page 1257-1268, September 2026.
Summary Introduction International guideline recommendations vary on the use of sterile gowns during spinal anaesthesia. There is limited evidence of benefit for their routine use and debate about environmental, financial and clinical costs and benefits.
Caroline Phillips, Manpreet Bahra, Yavor Metodiev, James H. Bamber, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Li Fang, Lucy Brooks, Helgi Jóhannsson, Nat Haslam, Archana Shrivathsa, Paul Southall, Cliff Shelton, Delphi collaborators, Alan J. R. Macfarlane, Archana Shrivathsa, Athmaja Thottungal, Caroline Phillips, Charlotte Oliver, Claire Abeysekera, Cliff Shelton, David Hewson, Dominique Nuala Lucas, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Emma Wain, Felicity Plaat, Gretel Davidson, Helgi Jóhannsson, Ian Blenkharn, Jaime Greenwood, James H. Bamber, Jane Pilsbury, Jenny Ferry, Joanna Marriott, Li Fang, Lloyd Turbitt, Lucy Brooks, Manpreet Bahra, Nat Haslam, Owen O'Sullivan, Philip Barclay, Rachel Mathers, Rebecca Knagg, Rosemary M. G. Hogg, Stephen Smith, Yavor Metodiev, Yasmin Poonawala   +45 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidural Abscess

Akhondi H, Munakomi S.
europepmc   +2 more sources